Using Worksheet, Form, and Field-level Instructions

You can open instructions for a worksheet, form, or field in a separate window by doing any of the following:

• Worksheet Instructions . Open a worksheet and do one of the following:
  • Click in the Instructions group on the Help tab.
  • Press F2.
  • Right-click the worksheet and select This Worksheet's Instructions from the menu.
• Government Form Instructions. Open a government form and do one of the following:
  • Click in the Instructions group on the Help tab.
  • Press F2.
  • Right-click the form and select This Form's Instructions from the menu.
• Field Instructions. Open a worksheet and do one of the following:
  • Select a field and click in the Instructions group on the Help tab.
  • Select a field and press F1.
  • Right-click a field and select This Field's Instructions from the menu.

When the instructions display in a separate window, you can print the topic or search the topic for specific criteria.

Tip: Refer to instructions for the first item in a list of state worksheets to display new and general information about return processing for that state.