Clara Templates support a compact placeholder syntax that controls how AI structures and formats generated notes.
Use the reference below when building or editing templates.
Supported Syntax
##{{instruction}}
General AI instruction.
Typically placed at the top of the template.
Controls tone, formatting, or style.
Not included in the final note output.
[placeholder]
Standard extracted content.
Clara attempts to populate this section if information is present.
If no relevant content exists, it may leave the section minimal.
[placeholder?]
Optional content.
Section is omitted entirely if not mentioned in the transcript.
Helps reduce unnecessary filler text.
[placeholder!]
Required content.
Section is always included.
Clara will generate brief content even if limited detail is provided.
["exact text"]
Verbatim output.
Text appears exactly as written.
Useful for required closing statements or disclaimers.
[placeholder | hint]
Formatting hint.
Common hints include:
bulletsnumberedparagraphbrief
Hints guide formatting style but do not appear in the final note.
Example Snippet
##{{Use professional medical terminology. Be concise and precise with injection documentation. Focus on treatment areas, units administered, and patient tolerance.}}
SUBJECTIVE
[chief complaint and reason for Botox treatment today!]
[interval history since last treatment - effectiveness, duration of prior results?]
Allowed HTML Elements
Use only the following tags inside template content:
<p><br><strong><b><em><i><u><ul><ol><li>
Avoid unsupported elements such as:
Tables
Images
Embedded media
Scripts or advanced styling
Unsupported tags may break formatting.
Best Practices
Keep section structure predictable (e.g., Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan).
Place tone/style instructions inside
##{{...}}once, near the top.Use specific placeholders instead of vague prompts.
Use optional markers (
?) generously to reduce hallucinated filler.Use required markers (
!) only when a section must always appear.
Well-structured templates improve consistency and reduce post-generation editing.