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Subject:Re: Numbers instead of Callouts on Screen Prints From:Kathleen Holscher <kholscher -at- NSISW -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 23 Jun 1999 09:42:41 -0500
I'm not sure if I understand your question completely, but we do something
similar for diagrams. We create diagrams that are numbered to illustrate a
sequential process. Below the diagram we have a corresponding numbered list
which describes each step of the process. If you want to do this with a
screen shot, I would suggest taking your screen as usual and using the Word
drawing tools to create your buttons (could be as simple as a number in a
circle) and place those in the appropriate places on top of your screen
shot. Below the screen shot you can list your numbers and the appropriate
descriptions. Hope this helps
Kathleen
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Subject: Numbers instead of Callouts on Screen Prints
Does anyone know of a particular software that would be good for creating
screen prints with number buttons on it directing readers to associated
text? For example, on a name field, I'd like to paste a button number "1"
and then have instructions below the screen print saying 1. Enter user name
here. OR -- does anyone know of a way to do this in Word?
This may seem elementary to most of you but I need the help! Thanks!