Once a letter is on the patient's file and you need to make changes to the text or the layout:

1. Highlight the required changes.
2. When you have the letter to alter.
3. Select the 'Edit' button.The letter will display in the word processor.
4. When you have completed the changes you have the option to:

• • Select the 'Print & OK' button to save the changes and print the letter; or
  • Select 'OK' to save the changes for printing or editing at a later stage; or
  • Select 'Cancel' to lose the changes.

If you have printed a letter using the Print icon (Ctrl P) at the top of the screen, you cannot 'Cancel'. 

WARNING: If you previously copied the text of the letter to a note (see above) you will need to recopy the text (if it has been altered).