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Using Bullets for Options Within a Procedure Step

Using Bullets for Options Within a Procedure Step records a distinct source-supported procedure-writing task while keeping adjacent procedure choices, accessibility concerns, and implementation mechanics outside the page.

Quick answer

When one numbered procedure step contains several choices, list those choices as bullets under the step.

Key details

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Important caveats

Scope Boundary

Use this structure for real alternatives within one step; do not split a normal sequential action into bullets merely for decoration.

Further guidance

Content

When one numbered procedure step contains several choices, list those choices as bullets under the step.

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.

  1. 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.

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