Q: How can I change the wording and appearance of SMARText in my documentation?

A: The appearance, or text , of a SMARText Item, can be changed. For example, the "Chief Complaint" SMARText item can be changed to display "Reason for Visit" or "Patient complains of."

Access the SMARText Items Manager

Access the SMARText Items Manager
  1. Click on Docutainers.
  2. Click on SMARText Items or press F10 on the keyboard.

Locate the SMARText Item

Locate the SMARText Item
  1. Type the shortcut code or keyword of the SMARText item to be edited into the Find box.
  2. Click on the Find button.

Highlight the Desired Item

Highlight the Desired Item
  1. Click to highlight the item to be edited.
  2. Click on the Edit button.

Edit the Item

Edit the Item

In the Display Header box (not the blue text in the large text box for it will change automatically) change the text to appear as desired. Click Save.

Use the Edited Item

Use the Edited Item

When the shortcut code is inserted into the Subjective field, and the spacebar is pressed, the SMARText item reads "Reason for Visit" rather that "CHIEF COMPLAINT (S)."