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@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ npm run dev
 npm run build
 ```
 
-The links to the WordPress default config files are required so that code
-editors pick up the correct linting configurations.
+The symbolic links to the WordPress default configuration files are required so
+that code editors will use the correct linting configurations.