The dot phrases you rely on in your EHR, now in Freed. Create a shortcut for text you write often, like a procedure note, a milestone-tracking summary, or a common instruction, and type a short code starting with / to drop the full text into your note.
Where to find it
Phrases lives in the Templates section, alongside My library, Team library, and Freed library.
Click Templates in the left navigation bar.
Click Phrases in the library navigation.
How to create a phrase
From the Phrases page, click New phrase.
Shortcut: type the letters and numbers you want to use — the / prefix is added automatically. For example, typing
kneeinjcreates the shortcut/kneeinj.Content: type or paste the full text you want that shortcut to insert.
Visibility (group accounts only): choose whether the phrase is Only me (visible only to you — the default) or Team (anyone in your group can use it, but only you can edit it). On a solo account there is no Visibility option — every phrase is yours alone.
Click Save.
Shortcuts can only use letters and numbers after the / — no spaces or symbols.
How to use a phrase in a note
Click into your note where you want the text to go.
Type / followed by your shortcut's letters — Freed shows matching phrases as you type.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want, then press Enter to insert it.
Creating a phrase on the fly
Once you have at least one phrase of your own, you can create more without leaving your note.
In your note, type / followed by the shortcut you want to use.
If nothing matches, the list shows Create /yourshortcut — "Save this as a new phrase". Press ↓ to highlight it, then Enter (or click it) to open the editor.
Enter the content, choose Visibility if you are on a group account, then Save — the phrase is inserted where you were typing and is ready to reuse.
If you have not created any phrases yet, the suggestion list will not appear at all. Create your first phrase from Templates → Phrases → New phrase.
Managing your phrases
From the Phrases page, click the ⋯ menu next to any phrase you created to Edit or Archive it. Phrases shared by a teammate are listed as Team and are read-only — only their owner can change them. If you create a personal phrase using the same shortcut as a team phrase, yours wins and the team phrase is listed as Team (overridden).
Shortcuts are saved in lowercase, can be up to 64 characters, and must start a new word — type a space or start a new line before the /.
From the Phrases page, click the ⋯ menu next to any phrase to:
Edit — update the shortcut or content.
Archive — remove it from your list and autocomplete suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which plans have access to Phrases?
Phrases is available on Premier and Groups plans, on the web version of Freed.
Can I use Phrases on my phone app or the Chrome extension?
Not currently — Phrases is only available on the web version of Freed.
Is there a limit to how many phrases I can create?
No, you can create as many phrases as you'd like.
Can a phrase insert anything other than text, like an image or checklist?
Not yet; phrases are text only.
Can I upload several phrases in bulk into my Freed account?
If you would like to import several phrases in bulk into your Freed, please contact [email protected]. Provide us with a PDF or Word document with your phrases or macros. We can take care of getting the phrases to show up in your account!
Can I share my phrases with my group or team?
Yes, if you are a member of a group. Choose Visibility when creating a new phrase, or change it later by clicking into an existing phrase and updating its Visibility.
Does this work with Dictate to Edit?
Yes, you can dictate into your note and insert phrases in the same editing pass, giving you fewer keystrokes and more consistent wording. See Dictate to Edit to learn more.
Get Support
If you need further help or have questions, you can get in touch with our Clinician Support team in the method that works best for you:
Start a chat by clicking the messenger icon in the bottom right corner.
Email your message to [email protected].
Join a live support call with our support team.
If you're interested in using Freed as a group, talk with our sales team.