RootsMagic Cheat Sheet

Digitize your research with RootsMagic! Genealogy software programs have long been among the most powerful tools in a genealogist’s arsenal, and RootsMagic (with its robust family tree and citation functions, plus its partnerships with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org) is one of the most useful. This downloadable cheat sheet will show you how to get started with RootsMagic, giving you a crash course in using the popular software program.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Basic information about the RootsMagic software, including how to set up an account, create a new family tree file, and import a family tree from a genealogy website or another program
• Step-by-step guides to editing/adding new information to family trees
• Detailed information on how to export your data as a printable report
• Power-user tips for using RootsMagic’s TreeShare and WebSearch features, which allow you to sync with Ancestry.com and search for online records, respectively

Once you download the RootsMagic Cheat Sheet, you'll need a PDF reader, such as the free Adobe Reader software, to open it. Adobe Reader and RootsMagic are available for both Mac and Windows computers.This cheat sheet has been updated to reflect RootsMagic 8.