How can I blur content in screenshots in step-by-step guides post capture?

The Blur element hides part of a step's image in a Step-by-Step Guide. You choose the blur's position, size, shape, and intensity.

Why use it

• Hide sensitive information, such as names, emails, or account details, after capture.
• Add more than one blur to a step when several areas need to be hidden.

How to add a blur

1. Open your Step-by-Step Guide and go to the Edit panel.
2. Click the step to which you want to add the blur.
3. Select the Blur element, then click Add. A blur box appears on the image.
4. Drag the blur box to the area you want to hide.
5. Drag the edges of the blur box to resize it.
6. From the Shape dropdown, choose the shape of the blur: Rectangle or Circle.
7. Use the Intensity slider to adjust the blur intensity.
8. Click Apply. The blur is applied to the step.

Add another blur to a step

Click Add New. A new blur is added to the step. Position, resize, and adjust it the same way as the first blur.

Best practices

• Increase the intensity until the hidden text can no longer be read.
• Resize the blur to cover only the sensitive area, so the rest of the step stays clear.
• Use a Circle for round items such as avatars, and a Rectangle for text fields and rows.
• Review every step before sharing. The Added elements dropdown lists the blurs across your guide.