When editing a report, which option allows Dr. Smith to make changes to an existing report?

Holding the cursor over the report and clicking 'Edit' is the correct choice as it directly accesses the editing functionality for the report. This action typically brings up the appropriate interface or tools needed to modify the content, format, or details within the report.

This method is designed for users to efficiently navigate the system and make specific changes, as it is a common user interface practice to allow for quick edits through hover actions. This eliminates the need to navigate through multiple menus or screens just to reach the edit options.

Other methods, such as clicking on the report’s name, might lead to viewing or opening the report for review, but not necessarily facilitate editing. Selecting from a dropdown menu could involve assessing multiple reports rather than accessing a direct edit function. Double-clicking often serves similar purposes to merely clicking the report's name, focusing more on opening or reviewing rather than editing. Each of these alternatives, while useful for navigation or selection, do not directly lead to the editing capabilities in the same intuitive way as hovering and clicking 'Edit' does.