key on your keyboard; this will underline the applicable key for each of the top-level menus along the top of the EXACT screen. You can then press a letter key to access them, as follows:There are some keys or key combinations that may be used within EXACT to save time by eliminating a few keystrokes or mouse clicks.
If you are typing information such as patient information into EXACT, using key combinations can be more efficient than using the mouse, as you do not need to switch hands between mouse and keyboard.
Short-cuts in the Main EXACT screen
Press the key on your keyboard; this will underline the applicable key for each of the top-level menus along the top of the EXACT screen. You can then press a letter key to access them, as follows:
Keys |
Accesses/Opens: |
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The File menu |
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The View menu |
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The Transactions menu |
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The Administration menu |
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The Configure menu |
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The Window menu |
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The Help menu (also accessible via the |
Shortcuts in the Patient File window
Key |
Operation |
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List Patients. |
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Opens the Patient Transactions window. |
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Opens the Add Patient window, but is overridden in the following tabs: |
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Deletes the current patient record (confirmation required first). |
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Opens the Find patients window. |
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Creates a link between the Patient window and another window. |
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Opens the View Patients window, to list patients. |
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Opens the Print Patient Details dialog. |
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Saves the current changes. |
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Opens the Contact by Phone dialog. |
Help
In any EXACT window, press the 
key to open context-specific Help (if available) for the window you are currently using.
This has the same function as clicking the 
button on the top-right corner of the window, and will open the Help file in a browser window.
If there is no context-specific Help topic available for the current window, the Help file will display the main Help menu, from which you can search for more information.
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