Giving instructions
To give instructions, we use the imperative form of the verb and sequence words such as first, next, then, after that, finally, etc
First, use the mouse to select the text. Then, choose the Cut command from the Edit menu. Next, choose Paste from the Edit menu. Finally, check that the text has appeared in the right place.
We can also use the present simple with you.
Now you find where you want the text to appear and you click to position the insertion point.
Following instructions
If you want to check that you have understood instructions, you can use expressions like:
Like this? Is that right?
If you want to signal that you ready to move on to the next step, you can use expressions like:
Ok, I’ve done that now. What next?
If you want to ask if the process is completed, you can use expressions like:
Is that everything? Anything else?