Shared steps are reusable groups of test steps. They help teams keep repeated flows consistent without copying the same step descriptions and expected results into every test case.
A shared step has a Name, optional Description, and one or more step rows. Each row can include:
After a shared step is inserted into a repository test case, it remains linked to the shared step definition. Updates to the shared step can appear wherever that linked shared step is used.
Hawzu supports shared steps at two levels:
On a project Shared Steps page, Hawzu can show both workspace and project shared steps. The Scope column and scope filter help identify where each shared step comes from.
Learn more in Workspace vs Project Scope.
Shared steps are used in repository test cases. While creating or editing a test case, users can open the Insert Shared Step window, choose a shared step, preview its rows, and add it to the test case.
Learn more in Using Shared Steps in Test Cases.
The Shared Steps page helps teams create, review, and manage reusable step groups.
The table can show:
You can search shared steps, filter the table, sort by key fields, change visible columns, adjust page size, and open a shared step details view.
Shared steps are designed for careful reuse:
Learn more in Delete Shared Steps.
Available actions depend on your workspace or project access. Users may be able to view shared steps without being able to create, edit, remove, or delete them.
Workspace-level shared-step changes can affect multiple projects, so Hawzu limits these actions to users with the right access.