Clear instructions describe the starting point, required materials, actions, and expected result. They help a person know both what to do and whether it worked. Familiarity with a task can make missing steps easy to overlook. Use concrete verbs and place steps in order. Define unfamiliar terms before relying on them. Include important conditions, such as which file to open or which surface to use. Separate required actions from optional improvements. Test the instructions with someone who has not done the task. For organising a shared folder, “put everything in the right place” is vague. Naming the folder and explaining the naming rule gives a usable action. Avoid excessive detail that hides the essential sequence, and include a recovery step for common mistakes. Practice: Write instructions for a simple everyday task. Ask another person to follow them and revise the first place where they hesitate.