How to Use dotScribe - The Basics

How to Use dotScribe - The Basics

Get started with dotScribe by understanding its basic functionality and how to use its core features.

1. Getting Suggestions as You Type
  • How It Works:
    • With dotScribe open, start typing in any desktop application, such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), notepad, Microsoft Word, or any other application where you can type.
    • dotScribe gives you real-time suggestions based on what you type.
    • Typing without spaces searches dotScribe; hitting the space bar resets the suggestion window.

2. Executing Phrases

  • Previewing and Pasting:
    • Use the arrow keys to preview a phrase, template, or web link from the suggestions list.
    • Hit the execute key (default is left Ctrl) to paste your selected template or open your web link.

3. Turning Off dotScribe Suggestions

  • Disabling Suggestions:
    • Click the dotScribe icon to turn off suggestions when you do not need them.

We hope this article answered your question and helped you learn more about using dotScribe. Return to our help center for more helpful knowledge base articles and start saving time with dotScribe today.




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