SOAPware DocumentationSOAPware FAQ'sFAQ'sSMARTextQ: How do I add a comment or free text to a structured item?

Q: How do I add a comment or free text to a structured item?

A: To add a comment to a structured SMARText item is referred to as "the click and type method".

The click and type method does not work with medications.

Activate the Structured Item

Activate the Structured Item

Left-click directly on top of the SMARText item the comment will be attached to.  (Meaning, place your cursor within the SMARText item).

Add a Comment

Add a Comment
  1. After left-clicking on the SMARText Item, start typing the desired comment.  The comment box will not appear until you start typing.
  2. Click Save or press the Enter key on the keyboard.

The Result

The Result

The free-text comment will now be "attached" to the SMARText item.

To edit the comment, simply left-click on top of the comment, and press the spacebar on the keyboard. The Item Comment box will display, so that the comment can be edited.