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A poster at Ace Hardware inquiries about documenting repeated steps
-- "some of us are stating "Repeat steps 2 and 3 to/until...", while
others are stating "In order to..., repeat steps 2 and 3". "
When I use repeated steps, I specify the condition to be met first, then
specify the steps to be repeated. For example, "If additional transport
facilities are required, repeat steps 2 and 3." In other words, I supply the
reason or outcome first, followed by the action.
My two cents -- others may differ.
Catheryn Mason, Technical Writer
Infinitec Communications
cmason -at- infinitec-com -dot- com
Winner, 1999 IABC Bronze Quill Award of Excellence for Technical Writing
