Spectora's Desktop Report Writer makes it easy to edit comments on your inspection reports. Whether you need to correct a typo, update information, or modify a description, the desktop report writer allows you to make quick adjustments. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to locate and edit a comment in your report, helping you maintain a professional and polished final product for your clients.
Editing an Informational Comment on the Web
In this section, we'll show you how to edit an information comment in the web editor.
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Click on the inspection to open the Inspection Details page
Click on the report name in the Reports box to open the web editor
Click on a section in the left column to open it
Click on an item in the middle column to open it
Click on the comment to expand it
To edit the comment name, click the pencil icon to the right
Add or edit verbiage for the comment in the text box
Click "Location" to add a location tag to the comment
Add a photo or video to the comment by clicking +Photo, +Video, or +360
Editing a Limitation on the Web Editor
In this section, we'll show you how to edit a limitation comment in the web editor.
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Click on the inspection to open the Inspection Details page
Click on the report name in the Reports box to open the web editor
Click on a section in the left column to open it
Click on an item in the middle column to open it
Click on the limitation to expand it
To edit the limitation name, click the pencil icon to the right
Add or edit verbiage for the limitation in the text box
Click "Location" to add a location tag to the limitation
Add a photo or video to the limitation by clicking +Photo, +Video, or +360
Editing a Defect in the Web Editor
In this section, we'll show you how to edit a defect or observation comment in the web editor.
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Click on the inspection to open the Inspection Details page
Click on the report name in the Reports box to open the web editor
Click on a section in the left column to open it
Click on an item in the middle column to open it
Click on the defect to expand it
To edit the defect name, click the pencil icon to the right
Click the preferred defect category to change it
Add or edit verbiage for the limitation in the text box
Click "Location" to add a location tag to the limitation
To recommend a qualified professional, click the "Recommendation" dropdown
Add a photo or video to the limitation by clicking +Photo, +Video, or +360
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Additional Tips:
Saving Comments to Templates: If you frequently use the same comments, consider saving them as templates to save time in future reports.
Comment Options: You can also adjust formatting or link photos directly within the comment editor to provide additional clarity.
Location Tags: You can add tags to your comments that indicate where in the home the information was found.
Editing a comment in the Desktop Report Writer is quick and simple, allowing you to fine-tune your reports with ease. If you need to make further edits or adjustments, just repeat the steps above.
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