Here are some useful tips for the manual editing screen. Note that this article only introduces some of the available features.
For other features, please check "Explore Features".
Steps
Reordering Steps
You can reorder steps by drag and drop in the step list on the left side of the screen.
Related: Change Step Order (Web Browser Version)
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Copying Steps
You can 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)
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Deleting Steps
In addition to the "Delete" button at the top right of the step, you can also delete steps from the step list on the left side of the screen.
Related: Delete manual step (Web Browser)
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Copying to Another Manual
You can copy covers or manuals to other manuals using the clipboard on the right side of the screen.
You can delete unwanted clipboard items by clicking on an added clipboard item and then clicking "Delete" which appears at the top right of the clipboard.
Related:
Use clipboard function (Web Browser)
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Operating Multiple Steps at Once
In the step list or clipboard, you can select multiple steps by clicking while holding down the following keys on your keyboard:
- Ctrl key: All steps clicked while holding down this key
- Shift key: All steps between the first clicked step and the next clicked step
*To deselect, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the step you want to deselect or click anywhere outside the step list.
Creating Steps from Multiple Images at Once
If you already have images, you can create steps from them all at once.
Related: Create multiple steps with images at once (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/4929561
Creating Multiple Steps from a Video
If you have a video that captures the entire process, you can extract images or videos to create multiple steps at once.
Related: Extract image or video clip from video (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/14366584
Images
Pasting with Ctrl+V
You can copy an image file and paste it with Ctrl+V by clicking on the title or description area.
Related: Paste image into step (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/6984816
Adding Multiple Images to a Single Step
You can add 2-4 images to a single step using "Collage". This is useful for comparing OK/NG or before/after situations, or showing an overview alongside a close-up view.
Related: Collage multiple images (Web Browser)
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Utilizing Free Generic Illustrations
We offer free generic illustrations that you can use when creating manuals. These are available to all Teachme Biz subscribers.
Related: How to Use Free Generic Illustrations
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Image and Video Editing
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
What keyboard shortcuts can be used in the image and video editing screens
https://help.teachme.jp/hc/en-us/articles/12095112400153
Using Symbols in Text Markings
Some symbols such as "↻", "⇔", "⚠" can be used in text markings. If you can't find a desired shape marking, consider using symbols.
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)
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Description
Emphasizing Important Parts
You can emphasize text by selecting it and clicking "Highlight". You can also emphasize text using Ctrl+B.
Related: Highlight the description (Web Browser)
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Links
Reordering Links
You can reorder links by clicking and holding "≡" while dragging and dropping.
Related: Add link to manual (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/8733762
Adding Links to Specific Steps in the Manual Description
You can add links to specific steps in the manual description by specifying the step number. This is useful when you want to direct viewers to specific steps within the same manual, such as when branching occurs in procedures.
*The link will not automatically adjust if step numbers change due to manual editing; it will simply jump to the step with that number when clicked.
Related: Put a link to the steps in the description (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/24160977
Getting a Link That Always Jumps to the Same Step Even After Editing
You can right-click on the step number in the manual viewing screen to get a URL that jumps to a specific step. This is useful when you want to direct viewers to a specific step in a different manual by registering it with "Add outside link".
*URLs with "step" at the end (previously available) may change the destination when 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
Reverting to Published Content
You can discard all edits made after "Publish" or "Update".
Related: Discard unpublished changes to the Manuals (Web Browser)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/33088474
Adding Search Keywords
Adding "search tags" allows users to find your manual even with keywords that aren't in the title or description. This is useful for handling nicknames not written in the manual or for words that people might spell differently when searching.
Example: Adding "smartphone", "smart phone", "cell phone", "mobile phone" to a "How to use your smartphone" manual
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