Since "proceed" generally means to continue a course of action, how do you understand the sentence "how to proceed" when used before instructions?
How to Proceed
- Step 01
- Step 02
How to Do
- Step 01
- Step 02
Here's a real example of "how to proceed" being used to introduce a series of steps http://www.ceracfp.ca/en/how-to-proceed, but I'm not sure it would be the case if I want to teach someone how to perform an exercise (e.g., meditation) or how to edit an image in Photoshop.
Best Answer
Proceed: meaning to continue as planned would be better than "How to do". How to do what?
However, if writing instructions it is better to use a 'Task-oriented' Active voice, for example:
"How to proceed" is a bit redundant as you 'proceed' to explain how to proceed... So why not tell the user what they are about to do?