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This page contains all the self-guided learning materials for Classic HomeGauge Desktop Report Writer and the Companion Apps (Android/iOS) all in one place! ​ Need help finding what you are looking for? Use the search bar to review all articles, including troubleshooting articles and more unique how-to scenarios. Or <a href="https://support.homegauge.com/hc/en-us/requests/new">drop us a note here</a> if you still can't find it!

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933026-desktop-report-writer-download-install-and-activate" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download, Install, &amp; Activate Desktop Report Writer</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933026-desktop-report-writer-download-install-and-activate" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download, Install, &amp; Activate Desktop Report Writer</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933028-desktop-report-writer-understanding-the-interface" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding the HomeGauge Desktop Interface</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933028-desktop-report-writer-understanding-the-interface" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding the HomeGauge Desktop Interface</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ImEoHkVY4fEU7iAMjR8P9XznRolPYlm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesson 1: Dashboard Set-Up and Booking an Appointment to Start a Report</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ImEoHkVY4eqcC6etbZmPkjhBSOQ2oX-" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesson 2: Report Writing Basics for Desktop</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ImEoHkVY4eocvPLqzs1Q6YptOKpaYzB" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesson 3: Report Writing Basics for Companion Mobile App (Android)</a>

- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ImEoHkVY4fEU7iAMjR8P9XznRolPYlm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesson 1: Dashboard Set-Up and Booking an Appointment to Start a Report</a>
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ImEoHkVY4eqcC6etbZmPkjhBSOQ2oX-" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesson 2: Report Writing Basics for Desktop</a>
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ImEoHkVY4eocvPLqzs1Q6YptOKpaYzB" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesson 3: Report Writing Basics for Companion Mobile App (Android)</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933028-desktop-report-writer-understanding-the-interface" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding the HomeGauge Interface</a> ⬅ linked again so you don't miss it!

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933030-desktop-report-writer-download-online-appointments" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Online Appointments into the Software</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933032-desktop-report-writer-add-edit-and-deleting-customers-and-reps" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, and Delete Customers and REPs in Report Writer Desktop</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933034-desktop-report-writer-add-or-edit-media-in-reports" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add and Edit Media in Reports</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933033-desktop-report-writer-add-comments" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add Comments to a Report</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933038-desktop-report-writer-exclude-inspection-items-styles-materials-and-components" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exclude Inspection Items, Styles &amp; Materials, and Components</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933098-desktop-report-writer-f-flag-and-s-status-columns" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding the F (Flag) and S (Status) Columns</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933037-desktop-report-writer-edit-and-duplicate-components-for-current-report" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Editing &amp; Duplicating Components (for current report only)</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933051-desktop-report-writer-upload-print-or-save-a-report" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upload, Print, or Save a Report</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933028-desktop-report-writer-understanding-the-interface" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding the HomeGauge Interface</a> ⬅ linked again so you don't miss it!
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933030-desktop-report-writer-download-online-appointments" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Online Appointments into the Software</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933032-desktop-report-writer-add-edit-and-deleting-customers-and-reps" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, and Delete Customers and REPs in Report Writer Desktop</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933034-desktop-report-writer-add-or-edit-media-in-reports" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add and Edit Media in Reports</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933033-desktop-report-writer-add-comments" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add Comments to a Report</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933038-desktop-report-writer-exclude-inspection-items-styles-materials-and-components" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exclude Inspection Items, Styles &amp; Materials, and Components</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933098-desktop-report-writer-f-flag-and-s-status-columns" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding the F (Flag) and S (Status) Columns</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933037-desktop-report-writer-edit-and-duplicate-components-for-current-report" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Editing &amp; Duplicating Components (for current report only)</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933051-desktop-report-writer-upload-print-or-save-a-report" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upload, Print, or Save a Report</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933103-desktop-report-writer-transfer-templates-and-reports-to-companion-desktop-or-another-computer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transfer Your Templates to HG Companion</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933109-android-companion-setup" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Setup</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933112-android-companion-report-writing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Report Writing</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933118-android-companion-deleting-reports-and-templates" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Delete Reports</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933113-android-companion-using-forms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Using Forms</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933120-ios-companion-setup" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS Companion: Setup</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933121-ios-companion-report-writing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS Companion: Report Writing</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933123-ios-companion-delete-reports" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS Companion: Delete Reports</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933103-desktop-report-writer-transfer-templates-and-reports-to-companion-desktop-or-another-computer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transfer Your Templates to HG Companion</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933109-android-companion-setup" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Setup</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933112-android-companion-report-writing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Report Writing</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933118-android-companion-deleting-reports-and-templates" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Delete Reports</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933113-android-companion-using-forms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Companion: Using Forms</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933120-ios-companion-setup" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS Companion: Setup</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933121-ios-companion-report-writing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS Companion: Report Writing</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933123-ios-companion-delete-reports" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS Companion: Delete Reports</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933052-desktop-report-writer-add-or-change-your-logo" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add or Change your Logo</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933054-desktop-report-writer-report-s-style-and-format" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Report's Style and Format</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933057-desktop-report-writer-add-edit-or-delete-print-or-upload-document-settings" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete Print or Upload Document Settings</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933058-desktop-report-writer-edit-the-cover-page" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edit the Cover Page</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933094-desktop-report-writer-default-picture-size" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Change Default Picture Size</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933052-desktop-report-writer-add-or-change-your-logo" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add or Change your Logo</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933054-desktop-report-writer-report-s-style-and-format" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Report's Style and Format</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933057-desktop-report-writer-add-edit-or-delete-print-or-upload-document-settings" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete Print or Upload Document Settings</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933058-desktop-report-writer-edit-the-cover-page" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edit the Cover Page</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933094-desktop-report-writer-default-picture-size" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Change Default Picture Size</a>

<a href="https://youtu.be/gbV__U1dRZY" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Template Editing Best Practices</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933031-desktop-report-writer-selecting-templates" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Selecting a Template</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933033-desktop-report-writer-add-comments" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, and Delete Auto Comments </a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933070-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-summary" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete a Summary</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933065-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-components" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete Components</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933067-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-inspection-items" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, Delete, or Copy and Paste Inspection Items</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933068-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-style-and-materials" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete Styles &amp; Materials (and Attached Comments)</a>

- <a href="https://youtu.be/gbV__U1dRZY" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Template Editing Best Practices</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933031-desktop-report-writer-selecting-templates" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Selecting a Template</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933033-desktop-report-writer-add-comments" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, and Delete Auto Comments </a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933070-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-summary" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete a Summary</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933065-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-components" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete Components</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933067-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-inspection-items" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, Delete, or Copy and Paste Inspection Items</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933068-desktop-report-writer-template-maintenance-style-and-materials" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add, Edit, or Delete Styles &amp; Materials (and Attached Comments)</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933056-desktop-report-writer-add-or-edit-your-signature-for-reports-and-forms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add or Edit Your Signature (for Reports and Forms)</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933096-desktop-report-writer-using-installing-and-deleting-forms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Using and Install Forms</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933002-air-chek-radon-kits" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Using AirChek for Radon Tests with Software</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933056-desktop-report-writer-add-or-edit-your-signature-for-reports-and-forms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Add or Edit Your Signature (for Reports and Forms)</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933096-desktop-report-writer-using-installing-and-deleting-forms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Using and Install Forms</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933002-air-chek-radon-kits" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Using AirChek for Radon Tests with Software</a>

HG Services, Backup HG User Settings, and Transfers

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933101-desktop-report-writer-backup-hg-user-settings" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backup Your HomeGauge Software User Settings</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933102-desktop-report-writer-transferring-reports-between-devices" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transfer a Report From my Computer to Another Computer</a>

<a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933103-desktop-report-writer-transfer-templates-and-reports-to-companion-desktop-or-another-computer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transfer Templates to Another Device</a>

- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933101-desktop-report-writer-backup-hg-user-settings" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backup Your HomeGauge Software User Settings</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933102-desktop-report-writer-transferring-reports-between-devices" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transfer a Report From my Computer to Another Computer</a>
- <a href="https://intercom.help/homegauge-software-6497389/en/articles/11933103-desktop-report-writer-transfer-templates-and-reports-to-companion-desktop-or-another-computer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transfer Templates to Another Device</a>

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Guide to Desktop Report Writer & Companion Apps

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