Use Bold for headings, and the respective formatting tools for italicised and underlined texts.
Indicate wherever headings, italicised and underlined text appear in the document. Detailed instructions for geotagging can be found in video C ‘Add Geotags to Documents’ on the introduction to the tutorial » 
There is no limit to how many geotags you can assign to one item. Simply add the locations mentioned to the item map. This can be, for example, different towns and cities mentioned in single diary pages, or individual postcards sent from other corners on the world.
Don't forget to tag locations! Though the story might already be set to a central area, you can help us trail locations from individual items and pages. Simply write down your comment, highlight the comment text, and click the comment tool. This will make it easier for others to read. For example, if a document is double-sided, use this tool to label that your transcription is from the left side or the right side of the document. This may seem rudimentary, but it is often overlooked when transcribing. Identify wherever an image, blank page, or any other notable feature appears in the document using the Comment tool. Highlight your suggestion of a word or phrase you are unsure of with the Unclear tool. Missing tool : when you come across a word or phrase you find illegible, fill the gap in your transcription with the Missing tool. Technical issues with transcribing and saving can happen from time to time, but these browsers tend to work more smoothly with the transcription tool than others. 
Firefox and Chrome are best optimised for the website. Other transcribers are probably your best bet when you need help with a transcription, especially those who have worked on the item or story previously. Although details such as printed text, page numbers, addresses, dates and images (such as stamps) are easily overlooked, it is important to transcribe as much information as possible.
Don’t forget the details – all information is equally important. If you find yourself completely stuck, it’s also a good idea to skip the item, and try your hand at the next page. Write whatever you can, because your contribution, no matter how big, makes a great difference for us and the next person working on the item. Don’t give up if you can’t transcribe the entire item. Transcribe as much as you can – every little bit helps. Spelling and grammar mistakes can be noted with, but only if you find it really necessary. Instead, transcribe whatever you see written and retain its original form. If you happen to find mistakes or gaps in the text, if the grammar or spelling is incorrect, or if you can’t read certain words, do not try to modernise or correct them. Transcribe as precise as possible – accuracy is key. For example, make sure that you save your transcription before you click right to move to the next item or when you exit full-screen mode. It is important that you save every step you go, to avoid the risk of your work being erased. This tutorial explains any further things you need to know about transcribing and annotating on our website.īut before we begin, it is useful to observe the following tips:
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