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Title: Reset your two-factor authentication after changing phones.
8 Instruction Writing Examples
Use these examples to study structure, specificity, tone, and variation. They are demonstrations—not claims about a real person or organization unless the example itself makes that explicit.
Before you copy
What to notice in the examples
Strong instructions let the intended reader complete the task without guessing, use exact names for controls or materials, distinguish required steps from optional advice, and account for common failure conditions.
- Use a task-based title that matches what users search.
- State prerequisites or applicability before the steps.
- Write ordered steps with exact labels and expected results.
- Add troubleshooting only for common, verified failure modes.
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Before you begin: You need access to your account password and one verified backup method.
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1. Open Settings > Security. 2. Under Two-factor authentication, select Replace device.
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Expected result: A six-digit verification field appears after you scan the new QR code.
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If you see “Backup method unavailable,” return to Security and confirm that at least one recovery email or code is active.
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This article applies to workspace admins and owners; members cannot change organization-wide retention settings.
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To export the report, choose CSV under Download. The export contains the filters shown at the top of the page.
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If the option is missing, check whether your workspace plan includes audit exports before contacting support.
Keep the underlying decision or pattern, then replace the subject, evidence, relationship, constraints, and tone with details that belong to your situation. If your final line still works after swapping only one noun, it may be too close to the example.