In addition to menu items and command buttons, you can use function key or keystroke shortcuts to access most features.
Function keys are:
Located on the top row of your keyboard
Numbered from F1 to F12
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Active Function Keys: |
| F1 Opens the online help F3 Opens the Account search window F4 Opens the Provider search window F5 Opens the Patient search window F8 Opens the ADA Code search window |
Keystroke shortcuts are:
One or more keyboard keys that are used to accomplish a task
Shortcuts for function keys and keystrokes are:
Displayed to the right of menu items on most menus
Generally displayed on the File, Scheduler, Experts, and System menus
Available for all menus
The following tables list keystroke shortcuts you might find useful:
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Administrative Functions |
| Ctrl A List > Account Ctrl O List > Patient Ctrl Q List > Phone Center Alt F5 List > InOffice Ctrl D List > Provider Ctrl F List > Referring Dr. Ctrl E List > Employer Ctrl T List > School Ctrl I List > Insurance Co Ctrl P List > Insurance Plan Ctrl B List > Bluebook Ctrl Y List > Claim Ctrl C List > ADA Codes Ctrl H List > Pharmacy Ctrl L List > Labs Ctrl X List > Meds Ctrl M List > Memos Ctrl N List > Today's Memos Ctrl J List > Tickler From Patient List: Ctrl K Launch DIS G View Insurance Info |
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From Scheduler Window |
| Ctrl G Select a Different Book Ctrl H Return to Today With an Appt. Selected: C Cancel Appt T Place Cancelled Appt. in Tickler R Reschedule Cancelled appt. V View Appt. E Edit Appt. Ctrl F Confirm Appt. S Shorten Appt. G Lengthen Appt. K Check Out Patient Ctrl N Appt. for New Patient Ctrl 1 Open Patient's Chart Ctrl K Launch DIS With an Open Slot Selected: B Block Slot Ctrl L Add a Slot Note With a Block Selected: B Unblock Slot |
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From Patient's Chart |
| Ctrl 1 View Quad 1 Ctrl 2 View Quad 2 Ctrl 3 View Quad 3 Ctrl 4 View Quad 4 Ctrl 7 View Full Mouth Ctrl D Provider List Ctrl N Patient's Clinical Notes Ctrl X Launch DIS Ctrl F4 Exit the Chart Restorative Tab Ctrl K Chart Decay Ctrl A Chart Abscesses Ctrl C Chart Fractures Alt C M Chart Missing Ctrl T Tooth Detail F2 Primary TP Ctrl F2 Secondary TP F3 Inside Work F4 Initial Chart F5 Current Chart Perio Tab Ctrl M New Perio Chart Ctrl G Display Numeric Chart |
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From Anywhere in SoftDent: |
| Ctrl F7 Opens the Log Out Window Alt F4 Exits SoftDent Ctrl F10 Launches Microsoft Word CTRL-TAB Cycles You Through the Colored Tabs ALT-ENTER Switches You Between a Common Area ALT-↓ Opens Any List Space Bar Checks or Unchecks a Box Tab Forward Shift Tab Backward ENTER OK ESC Closes a Window |