What is the step after creating an outline?

• A. Determine the purpose
• B. Identify the receiver
• C. Choose wording
• D. Select a format

Answer: (D)

The step after creating an outline is to select a format. The outline organizes your main ideas and the order in which you’ll present them, and choosing the format afterward sets the container for delivering those ideas—whether it’s a formal report, a quick email, a slide deck, or another medium. The format dictates layout, tone, length, and how you structure sections, which then guides how you turn those outline points into actual wording. In planning, the purpose and the audience are usually defined earlier and inform the outline, while wording comes during drafting within the chosen format.