How-to guide guidelines
How-to guides allow you to create straightforward lists of step by step instructions.
As a content editor or approver, you must request help from the web support team to set up a how-to guide page.
Example of a how-to guide page:


Page features
Title
- Make sure your page title describes the task at hand and follows the page title guidelines.
- Start with a verb, not "how-to..."
- Keep the title under 60 characters including spaces.
Summary
- This sentence outlines the purpose of the how-to guide.
- The summary must be under 150 characters including spaces.
On this page
- This element generates automatically if there are more than three H2 headings on a page. It allows the user to navigate the sections with speed.
- These sections can include:
- Background
- Before you start
- Summary of instructions
- Detailed instructions
- Supporting information.
- This feature is known as an section summary on Adobe Experience Manager. Refer to our 'In this section' guidelines.
Background
- Give the user the background knowledge they need to complete the task.
Before you start
- In this section, outline the steps the user must make before they begin the task.
- Link to any prerequisite guides or information.
Summary of instructions
- This is a list of the steps that the user must follow to complete the task.
- This section includes hyperlinks to the steps outlined in Detailed instructions.
Detailed instructions
- This section is where you can outline comprehensive instructions beneath each of the steps.
- Use screenshots to walk the user through each step.
- Use call-out boxes to give the user tips to navigate through a tricky step or to help them troubleshoot potential problems.
Supporting information
- Help your user find related resources like other how-to guides and training materials.
- Provide contact details of individuals or teams they can contact for support.
Page guidelines
Do
- Keep your summary of instructions under 10 steps.
- Read the linking guidelines for information on how to correctly link to other pages.
- Ensure the guide has at least three H2 headings.