Specifying a Relationship Type and Relationship Status in Family Tree Maker

Here, you will learn about managing relationships in the FTM 2019. Read below for descriptive details about the specified relationship in FTM.

Managing Relationships in the FTM 2019

Specifying a Relationship Type and Relationship Status in Family Tree Maker

These relationships are initially set up with the default relationship type assigned to couples, parents, and their children. If needed, you can change this type for any specific relationship and the status of a couple’s relationship.

You can change the relationship type for multiple couples or parent-child relationships in your tree. The Managing Relationships tool should make this easy.

Choosing a Type of Relationship for a Couple

You can change relationship types and status even after you create them.

It indicates the relationship between two people more accurately.

How to choose a relationship type for couples.

  • Go to the Tree tab in the People workspace, then select one person from the couple.

  • Tap on the person tab.

  • Press the Relationships button at the top of the tab, then click on the name in the relationships list.


Pick a relationship type from the relationship drop-down menu in the edit panel on the right.

How to choose a couple’s relationship status

  • Locate the People workspace and navigate to the Tree tab. Then, select one of the appropriate couples.

  • Tap on the person tab.

  • Press the Relationships button at the top of the tab, then click on the name in the relationships list.
  • Pick a status from the Status drop-down list in the edit panel on the right.

How to choose the Parent-Child Relationship Type

  • Go to the Tree tab in the People workspace and select that individual.
  • Then click the Person tab.
  • Click the Relationships button on the list of relationships.

  • Pick a relationship type from the relationship drop-down menu in the edit panel on the right.

Conclusion 

Relationship types and status should be specified in Family Tree Maker to represent family ties and dynamics adequately. That makes it possible to create a more detailed family tree. It will represent biological and non-biological relationships and all contexts, such as marriage or divorce. If you need Any Help, call our Family Tree Support Number at +1-888-257-3335 Or Live Chat with Family Tree Experts.

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