Stating Where a Procedure Action Takes Place
Stating Where a Procedure Action Takes Place records a distinct source-supported procedure-writing task while keeping adjacent procedure choices, accessibility concerns, and implementation mechanics outside the page.
Make the action location clear in a procedure step, adding a brief location phrase or an introductory location step when readers could otherwise be unsure where to act.
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
Add only the context needed to orient the reader; do not repeat obvious interface location information in every step.
Further guidance
Content
Make the action location clear in a procedure step, adding a brief location phrase or an introductory location step when readers could otherwise be unsure where to act.
Purpose
The guidance gives readers a consistent, scannable way to follow the procedure without adding unsupported requirements.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Procedures and instructions checklist — Microsoft Style Guide (opens in a new tab)Microsoft · Current Microsoft checklist evidence for procedure location context, menu-sequence symbols, and options within a procedure step.