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=== General ===
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This tab contains preferences relevant to the general operation of the program. Options are:
*[ ]{{man label|Use alternate Font handler for GUI and Reports}}: This checkbox option is '''only only appears on and effects users on the Microsoft Windows platforms''' it affects the appearance of Unicode characters when those characters are not part of the font in use. The standard Microsoft Windows font handler uses substitute fonts when characters are not available. For some users, the alternate font handler does a better job of substituting the fonts. If you have characters on your screen or report that display incorrectly (typically look like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specials_(Unicode_block)#Replacement_character little box] with numbers in it), try selecting this setting. You must restart Gramps for this setting to take effect. (See Microsoft's help article: '''[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3083806/why-does-some-text-display-with-square-boxes-in-some-apps-on-windows-1 Why does some text display with square boxes in some apps on Windows 10?]'''
*[ ]{{man label|Add default source on GEDCOM import}}: This checkbox option affects the importing of [[Gramps_5.1_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#GEDCOM_import|GEDCOM data]]. If this is set, each item that is imported will contain a source reference to the imported file. '''Note - Adding a default source can significantly slow down the importing of your GEDCOM data.'''
*[ ]{{man label|Add tag on import}}: Checkbox (Default: <code>Imported %Y/%m/%d %H:%M:%S</code> ) '''Note - Adding a tag on import can significantly slow down the importing of your data.'''
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