How should I demonstrate a choice between two options in step-by-step instructions?
I'm writing a step-by-step employee guide for logging into a course management program. I need to demonstrate that one of the steps will differ depending on where the employee is logging in from.
To clarify, this is a written document which will be printed and distributed among employees, so a digital wizard or selection menu isn't an option.
I've come up with a few different options for displaying this information. Which one should I use to convey a choice between two options?
List both options as a single step
- Go to employee website.
- If using a personal work computer: Click 'BUTTON A'
If using a shared computer: Click 'BUTTON B'
List both options as two steps
- Go to employee website.
- If using a personal work computer: Click 'BUTTON A'
- If using a shared computer: Click 'BUTTON B'
List both options as sub-bullets
- Go to employee website.
- Login with one of the following two methods.
- If using a personal work computer: Click 'BUTTON A'
- If using a shared computer: Click 'BUTTON B'