World Archives Project: International Characters and Diacritics - Revision history

Annafechter: /* Map of International Characters used in the World Archives Project */

Annafechter — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:24:58 GMT

Map of International Characters used in the World Archives Project

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	== Map of International Characters used in the World Archives Project ==		== Map of International Characters used in the World Archives Project ==
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-	[[Image:AWAP International Characters.png]]	+	Image:AWAP International Characters.png \| This is the screen you will see in the PC version of the keying tool.
-		+	File:Internationalcharacters2.png \| This is the screen you will see in the Mac version of the keying tool.
-	<br>	+	</gallery>

	== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==		== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==

Turboquattro at 19:17, 5 May 2011

Turboquattro — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:17:37 GMT

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	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.		One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.

-	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for 6 additional characters: Ș, ș, Ț, ț, Ѝ, ѝ (s and t with comma, Cyrillic i with grave ). If these characters display correctly, you do not need to install this.	+	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for 6 additional characters: Ș, ș, Ț, ț, Ѝ, ѝ (s and t with comma, Cyrillic i with grave ). If these characters display correctly, you do not need to install this.

-	'''Note:''' Ancestry ~~World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services~~, ~~and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction~~ or ~~problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from~~ Ancestry ~~World Archives Project~~.	+	'''Note:''' Ancestry.com does not endorse, guarantee or provide support for any of these products.
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		+	*[http://www.ancestry.com/legal/terms.aspx Ancestry.com Terms and Conditions]

	== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==		== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==

	Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.		Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.

Paulmd199: /* Windows XP Remedies */

Paulmd199 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:44:44 GMT

Windows XP Remedies

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	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.		One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.

-	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for 6 additional characters: Ș, ș, Ț, ț, Ѝ, ѝ (s and t with comma, Cyrillic i with grave ).	+	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for 6 additional characters: Ș, ș, Ț, ț, Ѝ, ѝ (s and t with comma, Cyrillic i with grave ). If these characters display correctly, you do not need to install this.

	'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.		'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.

Paulmd199: /* Windows XP Remedies */

Paulmd199 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:39:44 GMT

Windows XP Remedies

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	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.		One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.

-	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for ~~many missing diacritics~~.	+	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for 6 additional characters: Ș, ș, Ț, ț, Ѝ, ѝ (s and t with comma, Cyrillic i with grave ).

	'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.		'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.

Paulmd199: /* Known problems with Windows XP */ Caudate (meaning tail) is not the word usually associated with the diacritic

Paulmd199 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:26:26 GMT

Known problems with Windows XP: Caudate (meaning tail) is not the word usually associated with the diacritic

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	Example: Mie□dzyrzecz instead of Międzyrzecz.		Example: Mie□dzyrzecz instead of Międzyrzecz.

-	These errors are typically happening with letters that have a ring such as ů or a letter with a comma, cedilla, (ș ş) or in the example above the E ~~caudate~~.	+	These errors are typically happening with letters that have a ring such as ů or a letter with a comma, cedilla, (ș ş) or in the example above the E ogonek.

	==== Windows XP Remedies ====		==== Windows XP Remedies ====
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	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.		If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.

-	'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.	+	'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.

	== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==		== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==

	Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.		Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.

Turboquattro at 22:04, 27 April 2011

Turboquattro — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:04:28 GMT

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	== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==		== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==

-	In some cases you'll need to enter international characters that are not found on your computer's keyboard. To enter the characters, click the International characters icon located in the menu bar just above the form where data is entered. [[~~File~~:Intnl Icon Small.png]] Once the International Characters window appears, click the character you wish to enter once to highlight it, then select the Insert button. Alternately, you can double click on the letter and it will insert it for you.	+	In some cases you'll need to enter international characters that are not found on your computer's keyboard. To enter the characters, click the International characters icon located in the menu bar just above the form where data is entered. [[Image:Intnl Icon Small.png]] Once the International Characters window appears, click the character you wish to enter once to highlight it, then select the Insert button. Alternately, you can double click on the letter and it will insert it for you.

	When you key letters that have diacritical marks, you should only use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. In the image above the capital letter A with acute is highlighted. This letter also has a numeric shortcut of Alt+0193		When you key letters that have diacritical marks, you should only use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. In the image above the capital letter A with acute is highlighted. This letter also has a numeric shortcut of Alt+0193
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	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.		One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.

-	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.	+	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP, you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.

	'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.		'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.

Turboquattro at 21:43, 27 April 2011

Turboquattro — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:43:35 GMT

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	== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==		== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==

-	In some cases you'll need to enter international characters that are not found on your computer's keyboard. To enter the characters, click the International characters icon located in the menu bar just above the form where data is entered. Once the International Characters window appears, click the character you wish to enter once to highlight it, then select the Insert button. Alternately, you can double click on the letter and it will insert it for you.	+	In some cases you'll need to enter international characters that are not found on your computer's keyboard. To enter the characters, click the International characters icon located in the menu bar just above the form where data is entered. [[File:Intnl Icon Small.png]] Once the International Characters window appears, click the character you wish to enter once to highlight it, then select the Insert button. Alternately, you can double click on the letter and it will insert it for you.

	When you key letters that have diacritical marks, you should only use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. In the image above the capital letter A with acute is highlighted. This letter also has a numeric shortcut of Alt+0193		When you key letters that have diacritical marks, you should only use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. In the image above the capital letter A with acute is highlighted. This letter also has a numeric shortcut of Alt+0193

Turboquattro at 21:11, 27 April 2011

Turboquattro — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:11:16 GMT

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	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.		One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.

-	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.~~ ~~	+	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.

-	'''Note:''' ~~Ancestry.com and~~ Ancestry World Archives Project ~~are not responsible for any~~ third party ~~software updates~~ and ~~installing~~ any ~~updates are done at your own risk~~.	+	'''Note:''' Ancestry World Archives Project makes no warranty concerning third party provided goods or services, and you agree that any recourse for dissatisfaction or problems with those goods or services will be sought from the third party provider and not from Ancestry World Archives Project.

	== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==		== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==

	Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.		Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.

Turboquattro at 20:56, 27 April 2011

Turboquattro — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:56:53 GMT

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	When you key letters that have diacritical marks, you should only use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. In the image above the capital letter A with acute is highlighted. This letter also has a numeric shortcut of Alt+0193		When you key letters that have diacritical marks, you should only use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. In the image above the capital letter A with acute is highlighted. This letter also has a numeric shortcut of Alt+0193

-	'''~~NOTE~~:''' Not all diacritics will have a shortcut displayed. <u>'''Do not use other keyboard shortcuts.'''</u>	+	'''Note:''' Not all diacritics will have a shortcut displayed. <u>'''Do not use other keyboard shortcuts.'''</u>

	There can be and are multiple methods of getting the same diacritic to display using special combinations of keys, but the character will not be recognized during processing in the World Archives tool and will cause errors.		There can be and are multiple methods of getting the same diacritic to display using special combinations of keys, but the character will not be recognized during processing in the World Archives tool and will cause errors.
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	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.		If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.

-	Note: Ancestry.com and Ancestry World Archives Project are not responsible for any third party software updates and installing any updates are done at your own risk.	+	'''Note:''' Ancestry.com and Ancestry World Archives Project are not responsible for any third party software updates and installing any updates are done at your own risk.

	== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==		== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==

	Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.		Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.

Turboquattro at 20:55, 27 April 2011

Turboquattro — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:55:01 GMT

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-	== What is a diacritic? ==	+	== What is a diacritic? ==

	A diacritic is a glyph that accompanies a letter and is mainly used to change the sound of the letter. A diacritical mark typically appears above or below a letter but they can be positioned within the letter itself.		A diacritic is a glyph that accompanies a letter and is mainly used to change the sound of the letter. A diacritical mark typically appears above or below a letter but they can be positioned within the letter itself.
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	Examples: '''Ã Ę Ł'''		Examples: '''Ã Ę Ł'''

-	== Map of International Characters used in the World Archives Project ==	+	== Map of International Characters used in the World Archives Project ==

	[[Image:AWAP International Characters.png]]		[[Image:AWAP International Characters.png]]
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	<br>		<br>

-	== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==	+	== How to enter diacritical marks in the keying tool ==

	In some cases you'll need to enter international characters that are not found on your computer's keyboard. To enter the characters, click the International characters icon located in the menu bar just above the form where data is entered. Once the International Characters window appears, click the character you wish to enter once to highlight it, then select the Insert button. Alternately, you can double click on the letter and it will insert it for you.		In some cases you'll need to enter international characters that are not found on your computer's keyboard. To enter the characters, click the International characters icon located in the menu bar just above the form where data is entered. Once the International Characters window appears, click the character you wish to enter once to highlight it, then select the Insert button. Alternately, you can double click on the letter and it will insert it for you.
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	There can be and are multiple methods of getting the same diacritic to display using special combinations of keys, but the character will not be recognized during processing in the World Archives tool and will cause errors.		There can be and are multiple methods of getting the same diacritic to display using special combinations of keys, but the character will not be recognized during processing in the World Archives tool and will cause errors.

-	== Known problems with Windows XP ==	+	== Known problems with Windows XP ==

	There are some diacritics that older Microsoft Windows operating systems do not fully recognize. Windows XP default fonts for example do not recognize some diacritics such as the Romanian T-comma. When your operating system does not recognize a particular diacritic you may see words in the wiki pages or in the keying tool (particularly during review and arbitration) that look like they have a box inserted as a letter.		There are some diacritics that older Microsoft Windows operating systems do not fully recognize. Windows XP default fonts for example do not recognize some diacritics such as the Romanian T-comma. When your operating system does not recognize a particular diacritic you may see words in the wiki pages or in the keying tool (particularly during review and arbitration) that look like they have a box inserted as a letter.
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	These errors are typically happening with letters that have a ring such as ů or a letter with a comma, cedilla, (ș ş) or in the example above the E caudate.		These errors are typically happening with letters that have a ring such as ů or a letter with a comma, cedilla, (ș ş) or in the example above the E caudate.

-	==== Windows XP Remedies ====	+	==== Windows XP Remedies ====

-	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7. If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.	+	One way to remedy this is to upgrade your operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.
		+
		+	If upgrading is not possible and you are running Windows XP's you may be able to install the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ec6f335-c3de-44c5-a13d-a1e7cea5ddea&DisplayLang=en European Union Expansion Font Update], which adds support for many missing diacritics.

	Note: Ancestry.com and Ancestry World Archives Project are not responsible for any third party software updates and installing any updates are done at your own risk.		Note: Ancestry.com and Ancestry World Archives Project are not responsible for any third party software updates and installing any updates are done at your own risk.

-	== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==	+	== Notes for Arbitrators and Reviewers ==

	Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.		Arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems: If you see the □ displayed when you are reviewing or arbitrating an image set, you will want to consider getting the font update described above. Since you do not have the ability to see the correct diacritic you will need to key the proper diacritic using the international characters symbols provided to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. If all keyers use the same method of entering in diacritics, then during arbitration the system will not flag them as a discrepancy to be arbitrated.