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title: Add Inline Traces Using a Quick Key
slug: rm/add-inline-traces-using-a-quick-key
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createdAt: 2026-06-09T13:38:45.714Z
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In Blueprint, you can add inline traces quickly and effortlessly by referencing the artifact name, ID, prefix, or even description in any rich text property.

To add inline traces with a quick key:

1. When entering text in any rich text field for an artifact, enter # (hashtag) and begin typing the artifact name, ID, prefix, or a portion of the description of the artifact you want to add an inline trace for.

   ![](https://files.helpdocs.io/4rdnduk17o/other/1571236331686/trace-inline-1.png)
2. As you type, Blueprint queries the project for matching artifacts to select from. Select the matching result displayed.
   To search for artifacts across all projects in your instance, click **Search All Projects** at the bottom of the search results.

   ![](https://files.helpdocs.io/4rdnduk17o/articles/fq3g9cb23a/1572879712596/trace-inline-2.png)
3. This artifact you are currently viewing and working on traces to the artifact you selected and van be viewed under the Relationships tab in the Utility Panel.

   ![](https://files.helpdocs.io/4rdnduk17o/articles/fq3g9cb23a/1572879755454/trace-inline-3.png)

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Inline traces can also be added for sub-artifacts. You must have editing permissions to create an inline trace.
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