Small fonts on buttons. Like most people, though, you probably haven't done much more than throw together a few photo albums or scrapbooks. Although it can't do the data entry for you, Reunion sports a straightforward interface that almost makes the work seem enjoyable. Our only gripe is the small type on many of Reunion's buttons, which some may have difficulty reading. Unlike previous versions, which made use of a separate utility for creating charts, Reunion 7.x lets you create five different types of charts directly within the program.
Thoughtful features abound.
You can determine if there's a blood relationship between any two people by selecting them from a list and clicking on a button. Reunion lets you generate lists of birthdays and other significant events, and it even calculates life expectancies based on actuarial tables. Thankfully, you can disable this feature if you get depressed easily. Leister Productions' Web site also provides a wealth of helpful information for genealogy fact-seekers on and off the Web. With its ability to link to photos and other digital media, it's also an outstanding way to teach children about their heritage.