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# Shared Steps

This ensures consistency, reduces redundancy, and saves time in test case creation and maintenance by reusing common test steps across multiple test cases. Shared Steps streamline the process, making it more efficient and consistent.

It is important to understand the difference in Shared Step statuses, of which there are two: Active and Archived. The upcoming pages will explain the difference. Click "Next" to continue.