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title: Voice Style Settings | Nextvisit
description: "Set Voice Style under AI Settings: Formal, Structured, Naturalistic, Narrative, or Shorthand."
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Notes and AI
# Voice Style Settings

Set Voice Style under AI Settings: Formal, Structured, Naturalistic, Narrative, or Shorthand.
        Published October 21, 2025  ·  Updated January 28, 2026
## How it works

 1. Navigate to **Preferences -> AI Settings -> Voice Style**
 1. Select your preferred writing style
 1. Preview the sample text to see how each style reads
 1. Click **Save Changes**

## Voice style options

### Formal

**Best for:** Traditional medical documentation, academic settings

Polished, highly professional clinical language with traditional medical documentation conventions.

#### Formal Example

*The patient presents for routine medication management, specifically regarding their current ADHD treatment regimen and a request to discontinue duloxetine. History of Present Illness: The patient’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is currently managed with a combination of lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 40 milligrams and extended-release amphetamine salts (Adderall XR)…*

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### Structured

**Best for:** Balance between formality and readability

Organized with clear sections, professional but more approachable than Formal style.

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### Naturalistic (Default)

**Best for:** Most clinical documentation

Flows like natural conversation with a real-time documentation feel. Professional but not stiff.

#### Naturalistic Example

*The patient presents for routine medication management, specifically regarding their current ADHD treatment regimen and a request to discontinue duloxetine. The patient’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is currently managed with a combination of lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 40 milligrams and extended-release amphetamine salts (Adderall XR)…*

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### Narrative

**Best for:** Providers who prefer story-like documentation

Fluid prose that tells a story and connects information cohesively.

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### Shorthand

**Best for:** Quick reference, abbreviated documentation

Clinical abbreviations and bulleted lists for maximum efficiency.

#### Shorthand Example

*CC:*

 - *Routine med refills*
 - *ADHD med effectiveness concerns*
 - *Requests d/c duloxetine (Cymbalta)*
 - *Requests Vyvanse dose adjustment*

*HPI:*

 - *Currently on Vyvanse 40mg + Adderall XR for ADHD*
 - *Vyvanse less effective at current dose, requests bump to 50mg*
 - *Takes Vyvanse 7-8 AM, Adderall later in day*

The preview uses the same clinical scenario across styles. Shorthand pairs well with Brief verbosity.
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