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When opening a data base one is given the choice about numbers to show connected with persons. What is the difference between Record Number and Reference Number (REFN)?

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When opening a data base one is given the choice about numbers to show connected with persons. What is the difference between Record Number and Reference Number (REFN)?

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The “Record Number” is the number that RootsMagic assigns to each person when it creates their record. The “Reference Number (REFN)” is a number you can add to a person using the “Add Fact” button on their edit screen. It can contain letters and other characters and isn’t limited to being a simple number.