Lists and procedures

Lists are a great way of making a series of events easy to read. Keep a consistent structure when writing vertical lists. If the list becomes too long then use a table.

• Only use numbered lists if describing steps.
• Use a separate numbered entry for each step, although small steps that take place within the same part of the UI can go together.
• Most of the time, include actions that finalize a step, such as OK or Apply buttons.
• Use complete sentences.
• Use imperative verb forms.
• Limit a procedure to 10 steps when possible.