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<h2>Changing a Synonym to an Accepted Name
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1. The accepted name taxon record which has the synonym attached to it that you wish to change to an accepted name has to be open in the <strong>Taxon Names</strong> panel (see <strong>The Taxon Name </strong>Panel on page 24 to learn how to search for and open a taxon record).
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2. Right-click anywhere within the text box of the synonym in the<strong> Taxon Names</strong> panel; a drop-down menu will appear.
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3. Point the mouse arrow over the <strong>Change To</strong> option; a new drop-down menu will appear.
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4. Click the <strong>Accepted Name</strong> option:
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<img src="../img/7_6a.jpg"/>
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5. Save your changes (see <strong>Saving Synonyms</strong> on page 81 above); your changes will appear in the <strong>Taxon Navigator</strong> panel:
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<img src="../img/7_6b.jpg"/></p>
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