# Next step

The Next Step component allows you to add a visual element that represents the next step for a user (or a series of steps).

This section shows you how to add the Next Step component.

Below is an example of the Next Step component.

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### How to add a Next Step

**Step 1**: Go to the page you'd like to add the Next Step to (or create a new page) and in the Content tab, Components section, select Next Step from the dropdown list.

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Step 2: Fill in the fields as per below.

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1. Title - Add in the Next Step's title
2. Content - Add in any additional content you'd like to include.
3. Link - Start typing the content page you'd like to link to and select the matching page/content.
4. Theme - Choose the light or dark theme.
5. Vertical spacing - Add vertical spacing on the component (above, below or above AND below).