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All rights reserved.  \nCONTENTS  \nIntroduction .................................................................................................................... In 1  \nChapter 1: Specification for GEDCOM Level Numbers ........................................ 1-1  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1  \nWhy Level Numbers Are Used ....................................................................................... 1-2  \nHow to Use Level Numbers ........................................................................................... 1-2  \nChapter 2: Specification for GEDCOM Tags .......................................................... 2-1  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1  \nWhy Tags Are Used ........................................................................................................ 2-2  \nHow to Use Tags ............................................................................................................ 2-2  \nA List of Basic Tags ....................................................................................................... 2-3  \nA List of Optional Tags ................................................................................................ 2-4  \nHow to Handle Tags When Receiving a Transmission .................................................. 2-4  \nChapter 3: Specification for GEDCOM Transmission Headers and Trailers ...... 3-1  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1  \nWhy Headers and Trailers Are Used ............................................................................... 3-2  \nHow to Use a Header .................................................................................................... 3-2  \nHow to Use a Trailer ..................................................................................................... 3-4  \nChapter 4: Specification for GEDCOM Tags .......................................................... 4-1  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1  \nWhy Cross-Reference Identifiers Are Used ................................................................... 4-2  \nHow to Use a Cross-Reference Identifier ..................................................................... 4-2  \nChapter 5: Specification for GEDCOM Values ....................................................... 5-1  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1  \nWhy Values Are Used ..................................................................................................... 5-2  \nBasic Guidelines of Using Values ................................................................................ 5-2  \nHow to Record Names of Individuals ........................................................................... 5-3  \nHow to Record Dates .................................................................................................... 5-4  \nHow to Record Places (Localities) ................................................................................ 5-5  \nHow to Record Events ................................................................................................... 5-6  \nHow to Use Resource Identifiers .................................................................................. 5-6  \nHow to Designate Time ...","cbCaieM3sy3Zs5XG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieM3sy3Zs5XG","pdf",674858,86,"English","# Introduction\n## Why Level Numbers Are Used\n## How to Use Level Numbers\n# Chapter 1: Specification for GEDCOM Level Numbers\n# Chapter 2: Specification for GEDCOM Tags\n## Why Tags Are Used\n## How to Use Tags\n## A List of Basic Tags\n## A List of Optional Tags\n## How to Handle Tags When Receiving a Transmission\n# Chapter 3: Specification for GEDCOM Transmission Headers and Trailers\n## Why Headers and Trailers Are Used\n## How to Use a Header\n## How to Use a Trailer\n# Chapter 4: Specification for GEDCOM Tags\n## Why Cross-Reference Identifiers Are Used\n## How to Use a Cross-Reference Identifier\n# Chapter 5: Specification for GEDCOM Values\n## Why Values Are Used\n## Basic Guidelines of Using Values\n## How to Record Names of Individuals\n## How to Record Dates\n## How to Record Places (Localities)\n## How to Record Events\n## How to Use Resource Identifiers\n## How to Designate Time\n## How to Use Pointers\n## How to Use Other Identifiers\n# Chapter 6: Specification for GEDCOM Character Sets\n## Why Various Character Sets Are Used\n## 8-Bit ANSEL--The Default Character Set\n## ASCII (USA version) (ANSI 8 Bit)\n## Binary and Other Character Sets\n## How to Change Character Sets\n## 8-Bit Code Table\n## ANSEL Nonspacing Graphic Characters\n## ASCII Control Characters\n## ASCII Graphic Characters\n# Chapter 7: Specification for GEDCOM Transmission Media","[{\"question\":\"What does GEDCOM Release 4.0 define at a high level?\",\"answer\":\"It defines specifications for structuring and exchanging family history data, including levels, tags, transmission structure, values, identifiers, and character sets.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are GEDCOM level numbers used and how should they be applied?\",\"answer\":\"Level numbers organize hierarchical structure. 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