Instructional copy has special considerations for formatting that allows users to scan and process quickly. When writing instructions within FAQs, tooltips, or other guidance follow these recommendations.
- When referring to on screen elements, use the exact wording, capitalization, and punctuation used on screen.
- Bold on screen elements when instructing the user to interact with them.
- Don't bold other terms or when it isn't actionable.
- Number ordered lists.
- Use "select" not tap, press, or click.