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to draw the viewer’s attention to specific elements To see a PDF of a completed Scribe explaining
of the image. Many details can be customized with how to access the JofA’s digital edition archives,
toggle switches (see the screenshot above left). click here. It took less than 30 seconds to complete.
On our last pass we will combine some steps. A few notes: The primary difference between
For example, if you are creating a Scribe showing the free and paid accounts is branding and desktop
how to log in to a portal, combine the steps for Scribes. For the branding, adding your logo is
entering the URL, entering credentials, and clicking great when sending Scribes to your clients. If you
a sign-in button. This will create a single step that are using software that’s not browser-based but is
will have the text and an animated GIF of the im- installed on a computer, then the paid account is
ages. You can try a shortcut using the Magic Merge needed. The Scribe desktop application will allow
action. Scribe will try analyzing your screenshots you to create Scribes from desktop recordings of
for similarities. If it finds consecutive steps that use your installed applications.
similar images, it will try to merge the steps for you. Finally, add other users in your organization and
After you have completed your Scribe, you are collaborate on Scribes with your teams. Ask a team
now ready to share it. You have a few options; the member to proofread your Scribes and check that
easiest is sending a link to a person or adding that every step is clear. Be aware that if you have a paid
link in a broader knowledge base such as an FAQ. account, then all team members will need a paid
Another quick option is to export a PDF that account as well.
can be sent to someone as an attachment (see the — By Wesley Hartman
screenshot above right).

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