"Next" or "the following" -- What is your preference?

[Claire Conant]

Perfect. :) I agree with Gene. Keep it simple and to the point. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Kim-Eng [mailto:techwr at genek.com] 


Assuming that the directive in question is coming on the heels
of a description of the form and its purpose, my choice would
be simply to say:

To complete the form:

1.  First step
2.  Second step
3.  Third step
etc.

Gene Kim-Eng