How-To Guides on Hexus
Step-by-step instructions on how to turn any screen recording into a how-to guide
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How-to guides help break down complex tasks into clear, actionable steps. With Hexus, you can easily create engaging and interactive how-to guides tailored to your audience.
Hexus allows you to combine clear instructions with interactive elements, making each step easy to follow.
💡 Hexus Tip: Always preview your guide to ensure each step feels natural and achievable. Add notes for your team on tone, clarity, and visuals before publishing.
Creating Your First How-To Guide
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Log in to app.usehexus.com and navigate to ‘Create Settings Guide.’
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Click on any of the Hexus demos.
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Click on Switch Template.
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Select How-to Guide.
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Click on Done.
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Your How-To Guide is ready! This is how it should look 👇
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Make any further edits, leave comments for the team.
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Don’t forget to publish your guide before sharing!
How-To Guide Features and Elements
- Step-based outline generation: Automatically get a structured breakdown of steps and sub-steps.
- Multiple templates: Convert guides into checklists, tutorials, or quick-reference formats.
- Content customization: Fine-tune each step with examples, tips, and brand tone.
Building Your How-To Guide
Your how-to guides will follow this structure:
- Select How-to Guide as the format
- Generate and arrange steps
- Customize each step with visuals or additional notes
- Preview, edit, and refine the sequence
- Publish when complete
How-To Guide Applications
- Step-by-step product setup
- Troubleshooting walkthroughs
- Training guides
- Internal process documentation
- Feature adoption tutorials
FAQs
Can I change the format from how-to guide to another format after starting?
Can I change the format from how-to guide to another format after starting?
Yes! Once you’ve generated your outline, you can switch between formats (such as blog post or product update) without losing your progress. Simply use the ‘Switch Template’ button near your editor to preview and adapt content.
How do I add images to individual steps?
How do I add images to individual steps?
After generating your guide, click on the ‘Add Step’ option. You can upload diagrams, screenshots, or visual instructions or even copy steps from other Hexus flows to enhance clarity.