kiss (keep it simple stupid)

[rodval]

am unable to follow, (i.e. make head nor tails of) the instructions in the online manual or tutorials.
have tried doing what the instructions say with NO success.
when English is used in the streets, or home, there are accepted norms of the meanings of words, but when it comes to computer speak these words are no longer the norm. this is my dilemma.
plus the fact that when the instructions are followed, the outcome is nothing like what the instructions say it will be. that is frustrating & bamboozling, for I don't know if what I did was correct, or am I simply missing the obvious to a literate computer user.

[steve]

am unable to follow, (i.e. make head nor tails of) the instructions in the online manual or tutorials.
have tried doing what the instructions say with NO success.
when English is used in the streets, or home, there are accepted norms of the meanings of words, but when it comes to computer speak these words are no longer the norm. this is my dilemma.
plus the fact that when the instructions are followed, the outcome is nothing like what the instructions say it will be. that is frustrating & bamboozling, for I don't know if what I did was correct, or am I simply missing the obvious to a literate computer user.

Which instructions are you referring to?
What were you trying to do?
Which version of Audacity are you using?
Why are you not using the manual that is included in Audacity?
Which words do you find hard to understand?