How did the Egyptians utilize hieroglyphics in a manner similar to how the Sumerians used cuneiform script?

Both the Egyptians and the Sumerians used their respective writing systems, hieroglyphics and cuneiform script, for record-keeping, communication, and religious purposes. Hieroglyphics were carved or painted on walls and monuments, while cuneiform was impressed on clay tablets. Both writing systems were complex and required specialized training to decipher and use effectively.