Here is a summary of useful operations in the editing screen.
Please note that only some features are introduced in this article.
For other features, please also check "Explore Features".
Steps
Reorder
You can reorder steps by dragging and dropping them in the step list on the left side of the screen.
Related: Change Step Order (Web Browser Version)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/42394655/
Copy
Select a step in the step list on the left side of the screen, and duplicate it from the "︙" menu.
Related: Copy manual step (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/13782173
Delete
You can delete a step using the "Delete" button at the top right of the step, or from the step list on the left side of the screen.
Related: Delete manual step (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/14238888
Copy to Another Manual
You can use the clipboard on the right side of the screen to copy a cover page or steps to another manual.
Click on an item already added to the clipboard, then click "Delete" displayed at the top right of the clipboard to remove unwanted clipboard items.
Related:
Using the Clipboard Feature (Web Browser Version Operation Manual)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/11054649
Making the Most of the Clipboard (Tips & Know-How)
https://help.teachme.jp/hc/en-us/articles/900006675343
Perform Bulk Operations on Multiple Steps
In the step list or clipboard, you can select multiple steps by holding down the following keyboard keys while clicking.
- Ctrl key: All steps clicked while holding down the key
- Shift key: All steps between the first clicked step and the next clicked step
* To deselect, hold down the Ctrl key and click the step you want to deselect, or click anywhere outside the step list.
Create Multiple Steps at Once from Multiple Images
If you already have images, you can create multiple steps at once.
Related: Create multiple steps with images at once (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/4929561
Create Multiple Steps at Once from a Video
If you have a video of the entire workflow, you can extract images or video clips to create multiple steps at once.
Related: Extract image or video clip from video (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/14366584
Images
Paste with Ctrl+V
Copy an image file, click on the title or description area, and paste the image using Ctrl+V.
Related: Paste image into step (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/6984816
Insert Multiple Images into a Single Step
You can insert 2 to 4 images into a single step using "Image Collage."
This is useful for showing correct vs. incorrect comparisons, before-and-after views, or an overview with a close-up.
Related: Collage multiple images (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/16567711
Use General-Purpose Illustration Materials (Free)
We provide free general-purpose illustration materials that you can use when creating manuals.
Any customer with a Teachme Biz subscription can use them.
Related: How to Use General-Purpose Illustration Materials (Free)
https://help.teachme.jp/hc/en-us/articles/27782478268057
Image Editing / Video Editing
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts available in the image and video editing screens
https://help.teachme.jp/hc/en-us/articles/12095112400153
Use Symbols for Text Markings
Some symbols such as "↻", "⇔", and "⚠" can be used for text markings.
If the shape marking you need is not available, consider using symbols instead.
Related:
Add markings and edits to images, such as arrows.
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/4929404
Add captions, symbols, or frames to video (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/14366698
Description
Emphasize Important Parts
Select the text you have entered and click "Bold" to emphasize it.
You can also use Ctrl+B to apply "Bold."
Related: Highlight the description (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/18167884
Links
Reorder
Click and drag "≡" to reorder links.
Related: Add link to manual (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/8733762
Add a Link in the Manual "Description" That Jumps to a Specific Step
You can add a link in the manual "Description" that specifies a step number to jump to.
This is useful when you want to direct viewers to a specific step within the same manual, such as when a procedure branches.
* If step numbers change due to manual edits, the link will not update automatically and will jump to the step with the corresponding number when clicked.
Related: Put a link to the steps in the description (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/24160977
Get a Link That Always Jumps to the Same Step Even After Editing
Right-click a step number in the manual viewing screen to get a URL that jumps to that specific step.
When you want to direct viewers to a specific step in a different manual, it is convenient to register it under "Add External Link."
* For URLs ending in "step" that were provided in the past, the jump destination may change if the manual is edited.
Related: Copy URL to jump to a specific step of the manual (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/8557937
General
Revert to Published Content
You can undo all edits made after "Publishing" or "Updating."
Related: Discard unpublished changes to the Manuals (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/33088474
Add Search Keywords
Adding "search tags" allows users to find the manual using keywords not included in the title or description.
This is useful when there are informal names not written in the manual, or to handle variations in how people spell or phrase a search term.
Example: Add "smartphone," "smart phone," "cell phone," and "mobile phone" to a manual titled "How to Use Your Phone"
Related:
Set search tags (Web browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/34274200
What are the benefits of setting "search tags"?
https://help.teachme.jp/hc/en-us/articles/900005507786