Step-by-step guide

How to see your ancestors and descendants in a fan chart

A fan chart puts one person in the centre and spreads the generations around them in rings. It is the clearest way to see how far back each line goes, and it makes a beautiful print.

  • 2 min read
  • 1 step
  • Phone and computer
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    Switch to Fan Chart

    Above the tree, switch from Tree View to Fan Chart. The person in the centre is the chart's focus; search or tap a name to change it.

    In the settings panel, choose Ancestors or Descendants, how many generations to show, a half circle or full circle, and colour by generation rings, gender or lineage.

    A fan chart with its settings.

Common questions

Can I print the fan chart?+

Yes. Use Export on the fan chart page to save it as an image or PDF.

Can I share it?+

Yes. A public link opens both the tree and the fan chart, and you can pick the fan chart as the link's preview picture.

Related guides

Screenshots show a made-up example family. Last updated 23 September 2026.

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