I guess because in a database with limited opportunities for differing but similar entries a beginner can (incorrectly) assume that the program-completed name is correct and accept it perhaps without being as diligent as you or I.
On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 7:11 AM, Ron Bernier <[email protected]>wrote: > Randy, > > Why is it scary? Regardless of whether you are working on your genealogy, > typing a letter, working on a spreadsheet, etc. you should be paying > attention to what you are entering. Most of the programs I use utilize > auto complete. > > Regards, > Ron Bernier > > > On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Randy Clark wrote: > >> That's scary. It's easy to deal with if you know how but can result in >> errors if you don't. >> >> On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 1:12 AM, Brian/Support <[email protected] >> > wrote: >> >>> The auto complete you are seeing is part of the MS Access database >>> system. It is not something that we can control. That is why it cannot >>> be turned off. >>> >>> Brian >>> Customer Support >>> Millennia Corporation >>> [email protected] >>> http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com >>> >>> We are changing the world of genealogy! >>> When replying to this message, please include all previous >>> correspondence. >>> Thanks. >>> >>> >>> On 04/05/2012 8:55 PM, Alexa wrote: >>> > Thanks to those who responded to my request. >>> > >>> > I'm very disappointed not being able to shut it off, but otherwise, I >>> like the program. I hope they reconsider the option when doing the next >>> updates and upgrades on Legacy. >>> > >>> > >>> > Alexa >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > > -- > Ron Bernier > Woonsocket, RI > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and > on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
