# Replace Specific Text in an Unsigned Document

Note: Users can edit only unsigned progress notes. Once a note is signed, it cannot be edited.

1. Select the Notes tab.

2. Select a note title from the left side of the screen. (Click the "+" sign to expand a heading.)

The text of the Note will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

Note: If a note has an addendum, the icon will appear in front of the note title. You may view the addendum by clicking the "+" sign to expand the note title and then selecting the appropriate addendum.

3. Select Action | Edit Progress Note....

4. Right-click the text of the progress note and select Replace Text.

The Replace dialog displays.

5. Enter the text you wish to replace in the Find what field.

6. Enter the new text in the Replace with field.

Note: Check the Match whole world only or Match case check boxes to search using these options.

7. Select either Find Next, Replace, or Replace All.

If the text is found it will be highlight ed (if you selected Find Next) or changed (if you selected Replace or Replace All).

Related Topics

Surgery Tab

Customizing the Surgery Tab

Creating an Addendum to a Surgery Report

Editing an Unsigned Pr ogress Note

Signing a Surgery Report

Viewing all Surgery Cases for a Patient

Viewing Progress Notes

Searching for All Notes that Contain Specific Text