{"id":278279,"date":"2021-08-19T12:38:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T16:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&#038;p=278279"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:27:04","slug":"step-capture","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/step-capture\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatically Create a Step-by-Step Guide (Step Capture)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"dx-block-wistia-embed\">\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/35iheg7c94.jsonp\" async=\"async\"><\/script>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_35iheg7c94 videoFoam=true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With Step Capture, Snagit automatically grabs screenshots as you click through a process on the screen. Snagit then quickly turns the screenshots into an editable visual guide with numbered steps. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help your staff get started with a new process or software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show a customer how to submit a claim or make a change to their account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide informal training to address repeated questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document a software bug for developers to reproduce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-ex1.png\" alt=\"Example of a guide created with Step Capture\" class=\"wp-image-301640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-ex1.png 554w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-ex1-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-ex1-150x172.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-capture-your-onscreen-steps\">1. Capture Your Onscreen Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Capture window, click <strong>Presets<\/strong>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-301631\" style=\"width: 482px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-presets-stepcapture.png\" alt=\"Step Capture in the capture presets menu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-presets-stepcapture.png 482w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-presets-stepcapture-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-presets-stepcapture-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Presets menu, click the capture button next to <strong>Step Capture<\/strong>. A message indicates that Snagit is now capturing your steps.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"353\" class=\"wp-image-301175\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-steps-message.png\" alt=\"Message that Snagit is capturing steps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-steps-message.png 650w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-steps-message-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-steps-message-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the onscreen actions you want to document. As you click, the Step Capture toolbar shows the number of steps recorded.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"46\" class=\"wp-image-284633\" style=\"width: 275px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-toolbar.png\" alt=\"Step Capture toolbar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-toolbar.png 275w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-toolbar-150x25.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><div class=\"tip tip-snagit\"><p>Tip: Reposition the Step Capture toolbar.<\/p><p>By default, the Step Capture toolbar appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Drag the toolbar to reposition it elsewhere. Snagit does not capture clicks on the toolbar.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you are finished with the actions, click the <strong>Stop<\/strong> button.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"98\" class=\"wp-image-284645\" style=\"width: 275px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-stop-1.png\" alt=\"Stop button in the Step Capture toolbar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-stop-1.png 275w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-stop-1-150x53.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The resulting step-by-step guide opens in Snagit Editor. Adjust the Editor zoom options to zoom in or out on the guide.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"167\" class=\"wp-image-297241\" style=\"width: 322px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/s25-editor-zoomoptions.png\" alt=\"Zoom options in Snagit Editor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/s25-editor-zoomoptions.png 322w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/s25-editor-zoomoptions-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/s25-editor-zoomoptions-150x78.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-edit-the-step-by-step-guide\">2. Edit the Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Snagit automatically creates a basic guide with the following elements which can be edited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title and header<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbered step for each click and, where possible, the name of the item clicked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenshot of each click, including the  highlighted cursor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-labeled-guide1.png\" alt=\"Example guide with labels\" class=\"wp-image-301649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-labeled-guide1.png 623w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-labeled-guide1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-labeled-guide1-150x105.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edit-text\">Edit Text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Edit text in the header or step descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>View Details<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Click to select a text field.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"102\" class=\"wp-image-301656\" style=\"width: 550px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield.png\" alt=\"Click to select a text field\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield.png 550w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Complete any of the following:\n  <ul><li><strong>Edit text:<\/strong> Enter desired text in the text field.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"85\" class=\"wp-image-301694\" style=\"width: 452px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-edit-text.png\" alt=\"Before and after examples of a text edit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-edit-text.png 452w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-edit-text-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-edit-text-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Edit text properties:<\/strong> In the sidebar, select a Quick Style or edit the tool properties.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"355\" class=\"wp-image-300990\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-text-styles-properties.png\" alt=\"Text quick styles and properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-text-styles-properties.png 263w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-text-styles-properties-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-text-styles-properties-150x266.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Edit text field size or position:<\/strong><br>Consider changing the size or position of the text field if you need to add more descriptive text to the step.<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\"><p><b>Note:<\/b> On Mac, click the <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-168476\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-lockicon.png\" alt=\"Lock icon\"> icon in the upper-right corner of the field to allow editing.<\/p><\/div>\n  <ul><li><strong>Reposition:<\/strong> Click and drag the text field to the new position.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"221\" class=\"wp-image-301686\" style=\"width: 468px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-move-1.png\" alt=\"Drag to reposition the text field in the guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-move-1.png 468w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-move-1-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-move-1-150x71.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Resize:<\/strong> Click and drag handles.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"210\" class=\"wp-image-301680\" style=\"width: 468px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-resize3.png\" alt=\"Drag a handle to resize the text field\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-resize3.png 468w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-resize3-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-textfield-resize3-150x67.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/li><\/ul>\n  <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Delete text:<\/strong> Drag to highlight text, then press the <strong>Delete<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Delete the text field:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Delete<\/strong> key.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>\n  <li>When you are finished editing, click another location in the guide to deselect the text field.<\/li>\n  <\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-change-the-step-color\">Change the Step Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Change the color of the numbered steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>View Details<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Click to select a step number.<\/li>\n<li>In Tool Properties, click <strong>Select All (Step)<\/strong> to select all step numbers in the image.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"270\" class=\"wp-image-353672\" style=\"width: 262px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s26-step-selectall-win-old.png\" alt=\"Select All button in tool properties\"><\/li>\n<li>Select a Quick Style or edit the tool properties.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-353678\" style=\"width: 262px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s26-step-styles-properties-win-old.png\" alt=\"Step quick styles and tool properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s26-step-styles-properties-win-old.png 262w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s26-step-styles-properties-win-old-146x300.png 146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/li><\/ol>\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> You can also use this method to update all text, image borders, or other objects of the same type at once. You must have Snagit for Windows version 2026.1.0 or later, or Snagit for Mac version 2025.3.0 or later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adjust-screenshots\">Adjust Screenshots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Snagit automatically zooms in and centers the screenshots within the image frames, also called drop zones, based on where you clicked. You can resize and reposition the screenshot within the image frame, such as to provide more context for where you clicked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Zoom In or Out Incrementally<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Hover over the image to show <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-300976\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-template-zoom-out.png\" alt=\"Minus button to zoom out\"> and <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-300982\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-template-zoom-in.png\" alt=\"Plus button to zoom in\"> buttons in the bottom-right corner of the image frame.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"122\" height=\"81\" class=\"wp-image-297247\" style=\"width: 122px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/s25-dropzone-zoom-buttons.png\" alt=\"Plus and minus buttons to zoom in or out by 10% on an image in a template\"><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-300976\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-template-zoom-out.png\" alt=\"Minus button to zoom out\"><\/strong> to zoom out.<\/li>\n  <li>Click <strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-300982\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-template-zoom-in.png\" alt=\"Plus button to zoom in\"><\/strong> to zoom in.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Manually Adjust Zoom Level and Position<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Double-click a screenshot to select it within the image frame. The entire capture appears, including areas outside of the frame.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"451\" class=\"wp-image-301783\" style=\"width: 657px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-select-screenshot-1.png\" alt=\"Double-click to select and view the entire screenshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-select-screenshot-1.png 657w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-select-screenshot-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-select-screenshot-1-150x103.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Complete any of the following:\n  <ul><li><strong>Zoom in or out: <\/strong>Click and drag a corner handle of the screenshot to increase or decrease the size of the capture within the image frame.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"451\" class=\"wp-image-301795\" style=\"width: 657px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-resize-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Drag a handle to resize the capture within the image frame\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-resize-screenshot.png 657w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-resize-screenshot-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-resize-screenshot-150x103.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Reposition:<\/strong> Click and drag on the screenshot to reposition it within the image frame.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"392\" class=\"wp-image-301789\" style=\"width: 657px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-move-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Drag to reposition the capture within the image frame\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-move-screenshot.png 657w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-move-screenshot-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-move-screenshot-150x89.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When you are finished editing, click another location in the guide to deselect the screenshot.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-replace-a-screenshot\">Replace a Screenshot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to replace a screenshot, for example if you clicked the wrong on-screen element or need to replace an old image with a newer version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Drag a New Image onto the Guide<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Click and drag an image from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/recent-captures-tray\/\">recent captures tray<\/a> or your computer&#8217;s file browser onto the drop zone or image frame. Snagit replaces the old image with the new one.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the new image within the image frame. See <a href=\"#h-adjust-screenshots\">Adjust Screenshots<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Add a cursor to the new image. See Add a Cursor to a Replacement Image below.<\/li>\n<li>When you are finished editing the new image, click another location in the guide to deselect the image.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Move<\/strong> tool in the toolbar to continue editing the guide.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-145719\" style=\"width: 32px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2020-movetool.png\" alt=\"Move tool\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Replace with a New Capture (Mac only)<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Click the <strong>Section options<\/strong> icon <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"wp-image-285671\" style=\"width: 28px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/s25-template-sectionoptions-icon.png\" alt=\"Section options icon\"> and select the <strong>Capture<\/strong> option.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"323\" class=\"wp-image-302786\" style=\"width: 795px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-capture-mac.png\" alt=\"Capture in section options menu on Mac\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-capture-mac.png 795w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-capture-mac-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-capture-mac-768x312.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-capture-mac-150x61.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The orange crosshairs appear. Select the area to capture. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/image-capture\/\">Capture an Image<\/a>.\n<li>Adjust the new image within the image frame. See <a href=\"#h-adjust-screenshots\">Adjust Screenshots<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Add a cursor to the new image. See Add a Cursor to a Replacement Image below.<\/li>\n<li>When you are finished editing the new image, click another location in the guide to deselect the image.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Move<\/strong> tool in the toolbar to continue editing the guide.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-145719\" style=\"width: 32px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2020-movetool.png\" alt=\"Move tool\"><\/li>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Add a Cursor to a Replacement Image<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>If the new image does not include a cursor to show where to click, add a cursor with the <strong>Stamp<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n<ol>\n  <li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.techsmith.com\/snagit\/assets\/asset\/t\/7fd35ac8-f03c-4efe-85ad-2396a29b4cdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step Capture Cursors<\/a> stamp pack on the Snagit Assets website.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"173\" class=\"wp-image-313311\" style=\"width: 220px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-assets-stepcapturecursors-220px.png\" alt=\"Step Capture Cursors stamp pack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-assets-stepcapturecursors-220px.png 220w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-assets-stepcapturecursors-220px-150x118.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li>Make sure you are signed in with your TechSmith account.<\/li>\n  <li>Click <strong>Send to Snagit<\/strong>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-313332\" style=\"width: 140px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-assets-sendtosnagit.png\" alt=\"Send to Snagit button\"><\/li>\n  <li>In the prompt, click <strong>Open Snagit Editor<\/strong> (Windows) or <strong>Open Snagit<\/strong> (Mac).<\/li>\n  <li>The Stamp tool opens in Snagit Editor and shows the downloaded stamp pack. Click to select a cursor stamp.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"312\" class=\"wp-image-313324\" style=\"width: 264px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-stamp-quickstyles-stepcapture.png\" alt=\"Step Capture cursors in Stamp tool quick styles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-stamp-quickstyles-stepcapture.png 264w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-stamp-quickstyles-stepcapture-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/s25-stamp-quickstyles-stepcapture-150x177.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li>Click an image in the step-by-step guide to add the cursor stamp.<\/li>\n  <li>Click and drag the stamp to reposition it.<\/li>\n  <li>Click and drag a corner handle to resize the stamp.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edit-the-image-frame\">Edit the Image Frame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can edit the image frame, for example to add a border or resize to make space for more descriptive text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>View Details<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Click to select the image.<\/li>\n<li>Complete any of the following:\n  <ul><li><strong>Edit properties:<\/strong> In the sidebar, select a Quick Style or edit the properties.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"365\" class=\"wp-image-301002\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-shape-styles-properties.png\" alt=\"Shape quick styles and properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-shape-styles-properties.png 262w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-shape-styles-properties-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-shape-styles-properties-150x274.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Edit size:<\/strong> Drag handles on the corners or sides of the frame to resize it.<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\"><p><b>Note:<\/b> On Mac, click the <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-168476\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-lockicon.png\" alt=\"Lock icon\"> icon in the upper-right corner of the image frame to allow editing.<\/p><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"452\" class=\"wp-image-301734\" style=\"width: 731px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-resize.png\" alt=\"Drag a handle to resize the selected drop zone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-resize.png 731w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-resize-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-resize-150x93.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Edit position:<\/strong> Click and drag the image to reposition it on the guide.<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\"><p><b>Note:<\/b> On Mac, click the <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-168476\" style=\"width: 19px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/s22-lockicon.png\" alt=\"Lock icon\"> icon in the upper-right corner of the image frame to allow editing.<\/p><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"311\" class=\"wp-image-301740\" style=\"width: 729px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-move.png\" alt=\"Drag the selected image frame to move it on the guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-move.png 729w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-move-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-frame-move-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When you are finished editing, click another location in the guide to deselect the image.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delete-a-step-or-section\">Delete a Step or Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove a step or section, click the <strong>Delete Section icon<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-285695\" style=\"width: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/s25-delete-section-icon.png\" alt=\"Delete section icon\">.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> When you delete, add, or reorder steps in the guide, Snagit automatically renumbers the steps for you and updates the total step count at the top of the guide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-a-step-or-section\">Add a Step or Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>View Details<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Add a header, image section with a numbered step, text section, or footer to the guide. Click the <strong>Add Section icon<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-285689\" style=\"width: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/s25-add-section-icon.png\" alt=\"Add new section option\"> and select the type of section.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"136\" height=\"97\" class=\"wp-image-301086\" style=\"width: 136px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-addsection-menu.png\" alt=\"Add Section menu\"><\/p>\n<p>To duplicate an existing section, click the <strong>Section options icon<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"wp-image-285671\" style=\"width: 28px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/s25-template-sectionoptions-icon.png\" alt=\"Section options icon\"> and select <strong>Duplicate<\/strong>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"117\" height=\"72\" class=\"wp-image-301102\" style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-duplicate.png\" alt=\"Duplicate option in Section menu\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-change-the-step-order\">Change the Step Order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the order of a step in the guide, click the <strong>Section options<\/strong> icon <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"wp-image-285671\" style=\"width: 28px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/s25-template-sectionoptions-icon.png\" alt=\"Section options icon\"> and select the <strong>Move Up<\/strong> or <strong>Move Down<\/strong> option.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"117\" height=\"71\" class=\"wp-image-301114\" style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-section-reorder.png\" alt=\"Move section up or down to reorder steps\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> If you change the step order, any annotations added to the image, such as arrows, callouts, or text, move with the image. You must have version 2025.2.0 or later on Windows, or version 2025.0 or later on Mac.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resize-a-step-or-section\">Resize a Step or Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase or decrease the size of a step or section, click and drag the blue section divider up or down.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"107\" class=\"wp-image-301701\" style=\"width: 630px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-section-resize.png\" alt=\"Drag the divider to resize the section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-section-resize.png 630w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-section-resize-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-section-resize-150x25.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edit-the-cursor\">Edit the Cursor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the position, remove the highlight, or delete the cursor from an image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>View Details<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol><li>Click the <strong>Move<\/strong> tool in the Snagit Editor toolbar.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-145719\" style=\"width: 32px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/s2020-movetool.png\" alt=\"Move tool\"><\/li>\n<li>Complete one of the following options:<\/li><ul>\n  <li><strong>Move the cursor and highlight:<\/strong> Click and drag to the desired location.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Delete the cursor and highlight:<\/strong> Click to select and press <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Delete the highlight:<\/strong> Right-click the cursor and highlight and select the <strong>Ungroup<\/strong> option. Click to select only the highlight and press <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Resize the cursor:<\/strong> Right-click the cursor and highlight and select the <strong>Ungroup<\/strong> option. Click to select only the cursor, then click and drag a resize handle.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Resize the highlight (Mac only):<\/strong> Right-click the cursor and highlight and select the <strong>Ungroup<\/strong> option. Click to select only the highlight, then click and drag a resize handle.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"notice notice-snagit\">\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> These options require Snagit for Windows version 2025.3.0 or later, or Snagit for Mac version 2025.2.0 or later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-share-or-export-your-guide\">3. Share or Export Your Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are finished with the guide, complete any of the following to share it with your audience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get a link to share:<\/strong> Click <strong>Share Link<\/strong> to copy a link to your clipboard to paste in an email or message. Recipients can view your guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/screencast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screencast<\/a>, ask questions, and give feedback even without a TechSmith account. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/share-link\/\">Get a Shareable Link<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save as a PDF:<\/strong> Select <strong>File &gt; Save As<\/strong> and select the <strong>PDF<\/strong> file type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print:<\/strong> Select <strong>File &gt; Print<\/strong> to print the guide. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export individual images (Mac only):<\/strong> Select <strong>File &gt; Export &gt; Step Capture images<\/strong> and select a location. Requires Snagit for Mac version 2026.1.0 or later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export as Markdown (Mac only):<\/strong> Select <strong>File &gt; Export &gt; Markdown<\/strong> and select a location to save a folder that includes the markdown file and images. Requires Snagit for Mac version 2025.3.0 or later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Send to an app or cloud location:<\/strong> Click the <strong>Share Link<\/strong> dropdown and select a destination. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/snagit\/share\/\">Share Captures<\/a> and <a href=\"#h-share-as-editable-text-and-images\">Share as Editable Text and Images<\/a>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"180\" class=\"wp-image-341652\" style=\"width: 325px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-share-dropdown.png\" alt=\"Share dropdown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-share-dropdown.png 750w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s26-share-dropdown-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-share-as-editable-text-and-images\">Share as Editable Text and Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When sharing to the following applications, Snagit sends each step as a separate image with editable text, rather than a single image of the entire guide. This allows for more flexible editing and presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Application<\/th><th>Snagit for Windows<\/th><th>Snagit for Mac<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Microsoft Word<\/td><td>Version 2025.3.0 or later<\/td><td>Version 2025.1.0 or later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft PowerPoint<\/td><td>Version 2026.1.0 or later<\/td><td>Version 2026.0.0 or later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keynote<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Version 2026.0.0 or later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple Pages<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Version 2025.2.0 or later<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-practices\">Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If using a 4K monitor, consider scaling down the images to reduce capture and file size. In the Effects dropdown, select <strong>Scale Image<\/strong> (Windows only). <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"216\" class=\"wp-image-302485\" style=\"width: 676px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-scaleimage1.png\" alt=\"Scale Image effect and properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-scaleimage1.png 676w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-scaleimage1-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-stepcapture-scaleimage1-150x48.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you launch Step Capture, wait for the &#8220;Capturing steps&#8221; message to disappear to ensure your first click is captured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Pause<\/strong> button in the Step Capture toolbar to prepare for the next step. Click <strong>Record<\/strong> to restart the capture.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"46\" class=\"wp-image-284633\" style=\"width: 275px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-toolbar.png\" alt=\"Step Capture toolbar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-toolbar.png 275w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/s25-stepcapture-toolbar-150x25.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no limit to the number of steps that can be captured. However, captures over 50 steps on Windows or 100 steps on Mac may impact performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the resulting guide, consider removing steps that seem redundant or obvious. Keep in mind your audience and their familiarity with the context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can also access Step Capture from the <strong>Image<\/strong> tab of the Capture window. In the Selection dropdown, select <strong>Steps<\/strong> and then click the <strong>Capture<\/strong> button.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"268\" class=\"wp-image-301597\" style=\"width: 711px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-selection-steps-win2.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Capture Window with numbered labels on the Image tab, Steps option in the Selection menu, and Capture button.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-selection-steps-win2.png 711w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-selection-steps-win2-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s25-selection-steps-win2-150x57.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you delete, add, or reorder steps in the guide, Snagit automatically renumbers the steps for you and updates the total step count at the top of the guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to use a different cursor style or fine-tune cursor placement in your step-by-step guide? Record your Step Capture with <strong>Capture Cursor<\/strong> toggled off. Then download the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.techsmith.com\/snagit\/assets\/asset\/t\/7fd35ac8-f03c-4efe-85ad-2396a29b4cdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step Capture Cursors<\/a> or other cursor stamp pack from the Snagit Assets website and add cursor stamps to your guide. 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