Template Syntax Reference

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:

• bullets

• numbered

• paragraph

• brief

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.