: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)
how-to books on all sorts of hobbies—
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: a practical method or instruction
the how-tos of balancing a checkbook
also
: something (such as a book) that provides such instruction
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Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
Break down your content into smaller chunks, create how-to guides and answer the real questions your audience is interested in.
—Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2023
The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Part how-to guide, part graphic memoir, part manifesto about creativity, Picture This celebrates drawing as a means of spontaneous expression.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
Break down your content into smaller chunks, create how-to guides and answer the real questions your audience is interested in.
—Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
However, Ree Drummond, aka the Pioneer Woman, is about to change your mind entirely with a surprisingly detailed Velcro roller how-to video.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2023
The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
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“How-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how-to. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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