Documentation

Choose the Best Template for Your Content

Hinto provides a variety of templates to help you structure your articles effectively. When you create a new article, you will be prompted to select a template. Each one is designed for a specific type of content, from step-by-step guides to high-level overviews.

Detailed How-To Guide

This is the most frequently used template, ideal for creating step-by-step instructions to guide users through a specific task. It is structured to be clear, actionable, and comprehensive.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions: A numbered list for each action, with placeholders for screenshots or GIFs to visually demonstrate each step.
  • Troubleshooting: An optional section to address common issues and their solutions.
  • Summary: A concluding section for key takeaways and links to related articles.
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Feature Overviews

Use this template to provide a quick walk-through of a product page or to highlight several related features at once. It's perfect for announcements or introductory articles.

  • Feature Sections: Dedicated blocks for each feature, including a short description, key actions users can take, and additional options.
  • Visuals: Each section includes a placeholder for a screenshot or image to illustrate the feature.
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Guided Lesson

This template is designed for creating focused, lesson-style content that introduces a topic and walks the reader through understanding it. It's well-suited for training materials and in-depth tutorials.

  • Concept or Action Blocks: Sections for introducing concepts with detailed explanations and key points.
  • Hands-on Exercise: An optional section to encourage practical application of the lesson.
  • Summary of Key Takeaways: Reinforces the most important information from the lesson.
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Concept Explainer

Choose this template when you need to explain what a concept is and why it matters. It’s perfect for foundational articles, glossaries, or explaining core principles of your product.

  • What It Is: A section for a plain language explanation and key characteristics.
  • Why It Matters: A section to outline the benefits and how the concept helps with workflow and decision-making.
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Basic Guide

This template offers a simple, streamlined structure for setting up the basics and helping users take their first steps. It's ideal for quick-start guides or simple processes that don't require visuals or extensive detail.

  • Numbered Steps: A clean, step-by-step format with brief explanations for each step.
  • No Visuals: This template is text-only by design for maximum simplicity.
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Tips for Choosing a Template

  • For procedural tasks, use the Detailed How-To Guide.
  • For high-level product tours, use Feature Overviews.
  • For in-depth training content, choose the Guided Lesson.
  • To define terms or core ideas, the Concept Explainer is best.
  • For very simple, quick instructions, use the Basic Guide.

Summary

This article provides an overview of the five article templates available in Hinto. Understanding the purpose of each template—from detailed how-to guides and feature overviews to guided lessons and concept explainers—allows you to select the best structure for your content, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in your documentation.