The **Step by Step** pattern creates a paginated experience that guides users through a process such as a guide for a public benefit program. The steps are outlined using a [Side Navigation](side-navigation) and the process is described in the body of the step content region.

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The `nav` element must have a unique `aria-label` attribute to help screen readers distinguish it from other `nav` elements. Recommendations for the label from the <abbr title="The U.S. Web Design System">USWDS</abbr> include "On this page," "In this article," or "Table of contents."