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.. _steps:
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Step-by-step Procedures
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* Provide a sequence of numbered steps, starting with 1. Do not
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provide a paragraph of sentences.
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* Describe one action per step.
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* If the user needs to do the same thing for several procedures, refer
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to earlier steps rather than repeating them.
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* When steps and diagrams flow down a page side-by-side, put text on
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the left and diagrams on the right.
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* When steps include commands or code blocks, put the commands or code
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blocks after the step that includes them.
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* If directions can appear in only one place, either text or figure,
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put them in the text; don't hide directions in diagrams.
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* When a series of steps is supported by one figure, refer to the
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figure in the introductory text: "See Figure 15 and do the following:"
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* When a series of steps is supported by two or more figures, avoid
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referring to a range of figures. Rather, refer to a specific figure
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in the relevant step and show the figure immediately after the
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reference. Do not say: "See figures 15 through 22 and do the
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following:" |