You can add a shorthand to your description to make your time entries quick and efficient.
Note
CosmoLex includes numerous shorthands as a default, so we recommend reviewing the list before creating new shorthands.
Create a Shorthand
To create a shorthand:
- From the left navigation panel, click Setup.
- From the Setup left navigation, click List Items.
- From the tabs atop the List Items screen, click Shorthand.
- From the toolbar atop the Shorthand screen, click Add.
The Add Shorthand screen opens. - In the Code field, enter the shorthand code. For example, adr for Address.
- In the Description field, enter the full text which the shorthand represents, such as Address.
- Click Save.
The system adds the shorthand and displays it in the listing.
Edit a Shorthand
To edit a shorthand:
- From the left navigation panel, click Setup.
- From the Setup left navigation, click List Items.
- From the tabs atop the List Items screen, click Shorthand.
- From the Shorthand screen, double-click the shorthand, or single-click it, and then from the toolbar atop the screen, click Edit.
- In the Edit Shorthand screen, edit the fields as needed.
- Click Save.
The system saves your shorthand edits.
Delete a Shorthand
To delete a shorthand:
- From the left navigation panel, click Setup.
- From the Setup left navigation, click List Items.
- From the tabs atop the List Items screen, click Shorthand.
- From the Shorthand screen, single-click the shorthand to highlight it.
- From the toolbar atop the screen, click Delete.
The Delete Shorthand message reads: Are you sure you want to delete selected shorthand? - Click Yes.
The system deletes the shorthand.
Insert a Shorthand into a Timecard
To use a shorthand in a timecard:
- Add a timecard.
- In the Description field, enter @ followed by the shorthand. For example, @adr.
- From the drop-down displaying potential matches, click the desired description.
The description populates the field.