Be as specific as possible when writing instructions. Use the appropriate verb for the device you are describing. For example, click is mouse-specific and tap or swipe is for mobile devices and touchscreens. If you are describing mobile and desktop interfaces in the same procedure, use select as an input-neutral term.
Continue to use
select when you mean to:
Examples |
Select the text that you want to copy and then press Ctrl+C. |
Select the Spaces check box. |
