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Add a description to a template
Open your template in Edit mode, then click Settings (gear icon in the sub-nav bar) for the overall template description - or click directly on any step for step-specific descriptions.
- Open the template in Edit mode.
- Where you add the description depends on what you’re describing:
- Overall template description: Click the Settings button (gear icon) in the sub-nav bar, then open the Summary tab. You’ll see a rich text Description box.


- Step description (Procedure templates): Click directly on the step you want to describe. A panel opens on the right with the description editor.
- Document templates: The main content area is your editing canvas for the primary text.
- Overall template description: Click the Settings button (gear icon) in the sub-nav bar, then open the Summary tab. You’ll see a rich text Description box.
- Type your description into the text box.
- For step descriptions, Tallyfy auto-saves as you type. For the template-level description in Settings, click Save when you’re done.
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