diff --git a/poky/documentation/toaster-manual/reference.rst b/poky/documentation/toaster-manual/reference.rst
index 3d4efe9..c0d02ff 100644
--- a/poky/documentation/toaster-manual/reference.rst
+++ b/poky/documentation/toaster-manual/reference.rst
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 final chapter provides conceptual information on layer sources,
 releases, and JSON configuration files. Also provided is a quick look at
 some useful ``manage.py`` commands that are Toaster-specific.
-Information on ``manage.py`` commands does exist across the Web and the
-information in this manual by no means attempts to provide a command
+Information on ``manage.py`` commands is available across the Web and
+this manual by no means attempts to provide a command
 comprehensive reference.
 
 Layer Source
@@ -32,9 +32,8 @@
 `REST <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_state_transfer>`__
 API, store the information about the layers in the Toaster database, and
 then show the information to users. Users are then able to view that
-information and build layers from Toaster itself without worrying about
-cloning or editing the BitBake layers configuration file
-``bblayers.conf``.
+information and build layers from Toaster itself without having to
+clone or edit the BitBake layers configuration file ``bblayers.conf``.
 
 Tying a layer source into Toaster is convenient when you have many
 custom layers that need to be built on a regular basis by a community of
@@ -187,7 +186,7 @@
 ------------------------
 
 The ``bldcontrol/management/commands/checksettings.py`` file controls
-workflow configuration. The following steps outline the process to
+workflow configuration. Here is the process to
 initially populate this database.
 
 1. The default project settings are set from
@@ -238,7 +237,7 @@
 Understanding Fixture File Format
 ---------------------------------
 
-The following is an overview of the file format used by the
+Here is an overview of the file format used by the
 ``oe-core.xml``, ``poky.xml``, and ``custom.xml`` files.
 
 The following subsections describe each of the sections in the fixture
@@ -408,7 +407,7 @@
 Be sure to provide values for host and port. The output is a JSON file that
 itemizes all builds in progress. This file includes the time in seconds since
 each respective build started as well as the progress of the cloning, parsing,
-and task execution. The following is sample output for a build in progress:
+and task execution. Here is sample output for a build in progress:
 
 .. code-block:: JSON
 
@@ -441,8 +440,8 @@
    http://host:port/toastergui/api/builds
 
 Be sure to provide values for host and port. The output is a JSON file that
-itemizes all complete builds, and includes build summary information. The
-following is sample output for a completed build:
+itemizes all complete builds, and includes build summary information. Here
+is sample output for a completed build:
 
 .. code-block:: JSON
 
@@ -480,7 +479,7 @@
 section for more information.
 
 The output is a JSON file that itemizes the specific build and includes
-build summary information. The following is sample output for a specific
+build summary information. Here is sample output for a specific
 build:
 
 .. code-block:: JSON
@@ -509,7 +508,7 @@
 ===============
 
 In addition to the web user interface and the scripts that start and
-stop Toaster, command-line commands exist through the ``manage.py``
+stop Toaster, command-line commands are available through the ``manage.py``
 management script. You can find general documentation on ``manage.py``
 at the
 `Django <https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.2/topics/settings/>`__