Have you tried the new web indexing? While is was nice to have the program on your own desktop, the days of that technology have passed. The software making a desktop program possible has quickly gone out of date and changes have been in the works for several years. The sheer numbers of indexers have made it difficult for the program to keep up. Adding new features and improving the program was becoming more expensive every year. The other drawback was that you could only do indexing on a computer that had the program downloaded on it.
The nice thing about the new web platform is that you can now index on any browser and with any desktop, laptop, or tablet device with internet connection! No more downloads or updates! More types of projects will be available on the web program. The bottom line for all of this is that FamilySearch will be able to publish records more quickly than with the desktop program.
The new web program allows FamilySearch to make constant improvements. If you don’t like a feature today, you can use the Feedback button in the top right-hand corner to share your comments. The feedback is being evaluated constantly, and improvements made to the program based on feedback on a regular basis.
Arbitrators are now no longer part of the program. No more deciding between Person A and Person B as to who is right. Reviewers will double check the work of the indexer and make necessary changes before resubmitting the batch. You can receive Review rights after indexing 1,000 records in the new system.
Other additional desktop features that you have loved are being added to the program soon such as name and place Lookup Lists and the ability to hide and reorder fields. If you feel that you can’t make the move to the web indexing program, don’t despair. There are plenty of online helps to get you started. https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/starte d-indexing-online-2/ offers a step by step tutorial for starting online indexing. Or contact your stake temple and family history consultant in charge of indexing.
(Source: November 20, 2017, FamilySearch blogpost)