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 |
| Main View: Cancel Appointment C Confirm Selected Appointment Ctrl+F Create New TBA Appointment Ctrl+N Cycle Schedule Views Ctrl+G Date Entry Focus Alt+J Edit Appointment E Extend Appointment G Go To Chart Ctrl+C Go To Patient P Go To Responsible Party N Launch KDIS Ctrl+K Navigate Back 1 Day Ctrl+Left Navigate Back 1 Day Ctrl+OemMinus Navigate Back 1 Day Subtract Navigate Forward 1 Day Add Navigate Forward 1 Day Ctrl+OemPlus Navigate Forward 1 Day Ctrl+Right Navigate Forward 1 Month Alt+1 Navigate Forward 1 Week Ctrl+1 Navigate Forward 2 Months Alt+2 Navigate Forward 2 Weeks Ctrl+2 Navigate Forward 3 Months Alt+3 Navigate Forward 3 Weeks Ctrl+3 Navigate Forward 4 Months Alt+4 Navigate Forward 4 Weeks Ctrl+4 Navigate Forward 5 Months Alt+5 Navigate Forward 5 Weeks Ctrl+5 Navigate Forward 6 Months Alt+6 Navigate Forward 6 Weeks Ctrl+6 Navigate Forward 7 Months Alt+7 Navigate Forward 7 Weeks Ctrl+7 Navigate Forward 8 Months Alt+8 Navigate Forward 8 Weeks Ctrl+8 Navigate Forward 9 Months Alt+9 Navigate Forward 9 Weeks Ctrl+9 Navigate To Today Ctrl+0 Navigate To Today Ctrl+H Next Tab Ctrl+Tab Non Working Time Block B Open Confirmation List Alt+C Open Pending List Alt+P Open Pending List T Open Short Call List Alt+S Patient Search Focus Ctrl+E Previous Tab Ctrl+Shift+Tab Print Ctrl+P Rebook Appointment R Shorten Appointment S Show Day View Alt+D Show Week View Alt+W Track Appointment K Appointment Card: Cancel Appointment Esc Decrease Time Units S Go To Chart Ctrl+C Go To Patient P Go To Responsible Party N Increase Time Units G Move Appointment to Next Stage K Rebook Appointment R Toggle Confirmation Ctrl+F |
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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 |