Customize Note Tone, Length & Style for Clinical Documentation
Adjust clinical note tone (clinical, empathetic, concise), length (brief to detailed), and section distribution. Tailor documentation to your practice style.
Last updated: March 2026
Every clinician has a preferred documentation style. WellNotes lets you control the tone, length, and structure of your generated notes so they match your clinical voice. Choose a clinical tone for formal third-person documentation, an empathetic tone for person-centered language, or a concise tone for quick, direct notes. Set the length from brief (2-3 sentences per section) to detailed (extended narrative), and control how detail is distributed across note sections.
Step-by-step
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Open the style panel
In the Note Editor, click the "Style" button (sliders icon) near the Generate button to expand the style panel.
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Choose a tone
Select the clinical tone: Clinical (formal, third-person language), Empathetic (warm, person-centered language), or Concise (direct, minimal prose).
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Set note length
Choose Brief (2–3 sentences per section), Standard (full paragraph per section), or Detailed (extended narrative). Standard is recommended for most insurance documentation.
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Adjust distribution
Balanced distributes equal depth across all sections. Prioritized focuses most detail on the Assessment and Plan sections, which are typically most clinically important.
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Save preferences
Your style preferences are automatically saved and applied to all future notes until you change them.
Tips
- Clinical tone is recommended for insurance-submitted documentation.
- Detailed length is useful for complex cases or treatment plan documents.
- You can change style settings per note without affecting your saved defaults.
Frequently asked questions
Are style preferences saved per template or globally?
Style preferences are saved globally across your account. You can adjust them on any note before generating.
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