Log in to your Smart Stories account and navigate to the dashboard.

Click on the "Create New Story" button to start a new project.
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Choose "Advanced Create". If you want to change the story type you will have to delete the story and start again.
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Click on the "+" button in the first story circle to add content elements such as images, videos, and text blocks to your story canvas.
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Clicking on the "+" button will allow you to choose the media format of your choice and add tabs one by one to each story you create. Make sure to upload the video, image, or other assets you want to show on each tab.
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Customize the appearance of each element by adjusting sizes, fonts, colors, and other styling options. Customization options may differ from one story template to another.
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Choose to add a widget for increased engagement and sales. Widgets come in different types and are here to improve the interaction with the stories.
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Preview your custom story by clicking on the "Preview" button on the top right of your screen to ensure everything looks as intended. You can also use the preview to navigate different templates and confirm your choice.