Asterisks in Names

What does it mean when asterisks appear in ancestor names? For instance, 'John Doe**' or 'John *Doe'?

bumping

Normally used as a control

Example;

When looking for a correct parent in a tree it is sometomes added to find that person so you pick the right one. It should be removed after it is done but sometimes the profile "gets away"

Ah, okay, that makes sense. Thank you!

I'm glad you asked this Jennifer. I wondered myself.

Oh, good, I'm so glad it helped you, too! ;)