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	<h2>Adding a Heterotypic Synonym
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		There is a quick and easy way of attaching synonyms to a taxon record:
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1. In the <strong>Taxon Navigator</strong> panel, double-click the taxon to which you want to attach a synonym; this will open the record in the		<strong>Taxon Name </strong>panel if it is not already open (see <strong>Activating Taxon Records</strong> on page 25 for more information).
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		2. Click in the <strong>Taxon Name</strong> panel to the right of any text already entered.
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		3. Press <strong>Return </strong>on the keyboard.
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		Another text box will appear in the <strong>Taxon Name </strong>panel, below that of the root taxon/accepted name for which you are entering a synonym.
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		You will notice the standard taxonomic synonym indicator (=) at the left hand side of the new text box within a green circle:
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		If the synonym text box was opened in error, point the mouse arrow into the synonym text box and click the right mouse button; a drop-down menu will
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		open &gt; click on the <strong>Delete </strong>option:
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		4. Enter the name of the synonym.
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		5. Save the synonym (see <strong>Saving Synonyms</strong> below).
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