Alternate Names Window

This window is available to those licensed for Texas State Reporting. Use the window to track multiple names for an individual.

Access the window from the Work with Candidates or Work with Students activity center or via the right-click menu from the Name Entity window, Individual tab.

How To

1. Access the Alternate Name window.

2. If not already selected, enter the person's ID number in the ID # column.

To search for an ID number, select Advanced Search from the right-click menu to open the Name Search window.

3. In the Alternate Name group box, enter the person's alternate name information. First name and last name are required.

4. In the Details group box, select the type of alternate name from the Name Type drop-down list. This selection is required.

5. If applicable, select the beginning and ending dates of when the individual used the alternate name.

6. Save.

7. To add another alternate name, select Add Row or Insert Row from the right-click or Options menu, and repeat Steps 2 - 6.

1. Access the Alternate Name window.

2. If not already selected, enter the person's ID number in the ID # column.

To search for an ID number, select Advanced Search from the right-click menu to open the Name Search window.

3. Select the name you want to review or update in the grid.

The details appear in the Alternate Name and Details group boxes.

4. Review or update the necessary information in the Alternate Name and Details group boxes. First name and last name entries and a selection for Name Type are required.

5. Save any changes.

6. To review or update another alternate name for the same person, repeat Steps 3 - 5.

1. Access the Alternate Name window.

2. If not already selected, enter the person's ID number in the ID # column.

To search for an ID number, select Advanced Search from the right-click menu to open the Name Search window.

3. Select the name you want to delete in the grid.

The details appear in the Alternate Name and Details group boxes.

4. From the Alternate Name or Details group box, select Delete Row from the right-click or Options menu.

5. To delete another alternate name for the same person, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

6. Save.