Scribe Advanced Workflows
Scribe Advanced Features
Beyond the Browser
Many of our most important workflows don't happen in a web browser. They happen in desktop applications like Excel, Slack, or specialized industry software. Scribe's desktop app allows you to capture these processes just as easily as you would on a website.
Once you install the desktop app, you can start a capture and perform your tasks across any application on your computer. Scribe records your clicks and keystrokes, automatically generating a step-by-step guide with screenshots. This is perfect for creating training materials for proprietary software or documenting complex, multi-application workflows that involve both web and desktop tools.
For example, you could document how to export a report from Salesforce (web), clean the data in Excel (desktop), and then post a summary in Slack (desktop). Scribe captures the entire sequence seamlessly.
Scribe on the Go
Work doesn't just happen at a desk. Many processes require using a mobile phone or tablet. Scribe makes it possible to document these mobile workflows, too, ensuring your guides cover every platform your team uses.
Creating a Scribe from your mobile device is straightforward. You can use the Scribe mobile app to record the steps you take within any application. Whether you're showing how to configure settings on an iPhone or use a specific feature in a company's Android app, the process is the same. The app captures your taps and swipes, turning them into a polished guide.
Perfecting Your Screenshots
Scribe automatically captures your screen, but sometimes you need to make adjustments to ensure clarity and protect sensitive information. The platform includes a suite of editing tools to help you refine your visuals.
After a Scribe is generated, you can edit any screenshot. You can crop the image to focus on a specific area, add annotations like arrows or text to highlight key buttons, or even combine multiple steps into a single, more concise image. One of the most critical editing features is the ability to redact information. You can easily blur out names, email addresses, financial figures, or any other private data.
Always review your screenshots to redact any personally identifiable information (PII) before sharing a Scribe, especially with a wide audience.
Share Your Work, Your Way
Creating a guide is only half the battle; you also need to share it effectively. Scribe offers several advanced export options to fit different needs and platforms, going far beyond a simple shareable link.
| Export Format | Best Use Case |
|---|---|
| Creating a static, printable document for offline use or formal distribution. | |
| HTML | Embedding a guide directly into a website or help center with full styling. |
| Markdown | Exporting to platforms that use Markdown, like developer documentation or certain knowledge bases. |
| Confluence | Integrating directly with Atlassian Confluence to add guides to your team's wiki. |
These options allow you to deliver your documentation wherever your team works, ensuring the information is accessible in the most convenient format. You can also customize exports with your company’s branding for a professional touch.
Ready to test your knowledge? Let's see what you've learned about Scribe's advanced capabilities.
Which of the following tasks would specifically require the Scribe desktop app to capture?
True or False: You can use Scribe to create a guide for a process that takes place entirely on a mobile phone.
Mastering these features will help you create more comprehensive, polished, and accessible guides for any process.