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tab key

A keyboard key that moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field. See tab and tab stop.
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Use standard keyboard characters, such as asterisks instead of bullets, to be on the safe side, and use the space bar instead of the tab key. Also avoid vertical lines, underlining and graphics, and especially avoid using your picture.
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"I can easily navigate through the form fields using the tab key to add, delete, or change small amounts of patient data." Larger entries, such as office notes and patient medications, can be pasted into the form.
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