I copy text from websites then paste it into Windows Notepad first, take out any extra spaces then paste into Legacy sources. As was mentioned, you'll pick up extra junk like web addresses that aren't even seen on the pages where you copy from. Notepad or any other text editor will strip away HTML and other codes. I don't paste into Microsoft Word because it can sometimes add more junk.
Bill From: Pat Hickin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 6:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [LegacyUG] copy and paste -- what's up I've been accustomed to copying the census abstracts listing family members etc from the censuses on Heritage Quest, FamilySearch, etc., directly into the notes boxes in events in Legacy. But now suddenly I'm not copying just what is seen but a lot of gobblydook as well. I've been solving the problem by copying it into my word processor as unformatted text and then copying it into Legacy. The extra step is a minor bit of nuisance. But why is this happening? I don't think the problem could be with Legacy since I hadn't updated before this began occurring. But could I have inadvertently changed some setting within Legacy?? I know little about computers, but I do have a new one, with Windows 10 OS. and I'm Using a new browser -- MS Edge instead of Chrome. I hope the problem is with Legacy and that all I need to do is to change some setting. Any help greatly appreciated!! Pat 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://support.legacyfamilytree.com 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
