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Entering a Date Book Command in Microsoft Outlook

Date Book commands enable you to transfer schedule information to the PC SoftDent software in the form of blocked slots, slot notes, memos, appointment cancellation notices, and appointment reminders.

To view a list of available Date Book commands, click here.

To transfer information to the PC SoftDent software using the Date Book commands in the Microsoft Outlook software:

1. Open the Calendar.

2. Place your cursor in the desired calendar entry.

3. Type the command character tag, and then type the rest of the command. Example:Example:Type \SDB# to update a blocked slot request.

• Because the command is case sensitive, it must be entered in all capital letters. The command must also be entered without spacing between the characters.