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# Starting and completing a report

> How to start a report, fill it in with the AI assistant, and submit it.

## Step 1: Tap Complete report

From the home screen, tap **Complete report**.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldpal/iDCcCczVgVti4Ici/images/app-report/report-01-home.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iDCcCczVgVti4Ici&q=85&s=4a69c4694b6cb97e24cb1e4fc4328150" alt="FieldPal app home screen with Complete report button" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/app-report/report-01-home.png" />
</Frame>

## Step 2: Choose a report template

A list of available report types will appear. Tap the one that matches your current job.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldpal/iDCcCczVgVti4Ici/images/app-report/report-02-template-modal.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iDCcCczVgVti4Ici&q=85&s=46f63e53e30b3c43c58b524dc0ee0090" alt="Report template selection modal" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/app-report/report-02-template-modal.png" />
</Frame>

If you are not sure which to use, ask your supervisor.

## Step 3: Fill in the form with the AI assistant

The report screen opens with two panels:

* **Left:** the AI assistant chat, where you describe what you are doing
* **Right:** the form fields, which the AI fills in automatically as you speak or type

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldpal/iDCcCczVgVti4Ici/images/app-report/report-03-form-clean.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iDCcCczVgVti4Ici&q=85&s=5e66685cf0282375abeceac3379fca13" alt="Report screen showing AI chat on the left and form on the right" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/app-report/report-03-form-clean.png" />
</Frame>

The progress bar at the top right shows how many fields have been completed. Text fields on the right are read-only by default, showing the label, current value, and a small pencil button.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldpal/ZlQav5iw4FVZ32ta/images/app-report/report-04-readonly-fields.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZlQav5iw4FVZ32ta&q=85&s=6f3f180a2425b37b8ce1101e7376d33e" alt="Report form with read-only text fields and a pencil edit button" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/app-report/report-04-readonly-fields.png" />
</Frame>

## Step 4: Talk to the AI naturally

FieldPal is voice-first. The fastest way to complete a form is to speak to the assistant the same way you would describe a job to a colleague, in full sentences, without worrying about which field you are filling in.

<Tip>
  A single sentence can fill multiple fields at once. For example:

  *"I'm currently working on a blue Nissan with registration ABE344 and I can see one of the tyres is missing."*

  The AI will extract the colour, make, registration, and the observation and fill in the corresponding fields automatically: no need to answer question by question.
</Tip>

## Step 5: Edit a field manually

The first time you tap a text field in a conversation, a coach overlay appears encouraging voice input instead.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldpal/ZlQav5iw4FVZ32ta/images/app-report/report-05-coach-tooltip.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZlQav5iw4FVZ32ta&q=85&s=93f6222d1d1da67a1574564c258ebe29" alt="Coach overlay reading &#x22;Just talk, I'll fill it in&#x22; over a report field" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/app-report/report-05-coach-tooltip.png" />
</Frame>

* Tap the microphone to start speaking your answer
* Tap **Type it manually** to dismiss the coach and use the keyboard instead

Once dismissed, tap the pencil button next to any field to open an edit dialog. Type your answer and tap **Save**, or **Cancel** to leave it unchanged.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldpal/ZlQav5iw4FVZ32ta/images/app-report/report-06-edit-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZlQav5iw4FVZ32ta&q=85&s=8eaecac2252961008d5bb63fcd02215d" alt="Edit dialog for a report text field with Save and Cancel buttons" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/app-report/report-06-edit-dialog.png" />
</Frame>

<Note>
  The coach only appears once per conversation. The pencil button is hidden once a field has been submitted, or while voice mode is active.
</Note>

## Step 6: Submit the report

When all required fields are complete, tap **Submit** in the top right corner. The report is sent to your organisation's dashboard immediately.

<Note>
  If you close the app mid-way through, your progress is saved. The report appears as **In progress** under Recent activity on the home screen. Tap it to continue.
</Note>
