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 >Name each step section in a clear descriptive way which allows readers to understand what this section covers. Example: **Create a configuration file**
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->If using terminal commands, make sure to allow easy copy/paste by having each terminal command in a separate line with the markdown (indented as needed when appearing in bullets or numbered lists). If Windows/Linux/MacOS instructions defer, make sure to include instructions for each.
+>If using terminal commands, make sure to allow easy copy/paste by having each terminal command in a separate line with the markdown (indented as needed when appearing in bullets or numbered lists). If Windows/Linux/MacOS instructions differ, make sure to include instructions for each.
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 >Example (note the indentation of the commands):
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 ## Cleanup
 
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-> If possible, provide steps that undo the steps above. These should bring the user environment back to the pre-requisites stage. If using terminal commands, make sure to allow easy copy/paste by having each terminal command in a separate line with the markdown (indented as needed when appearing in bullets or numbered lists). If Windows/Linux/MacOS instructions defer, make sure to include instructions for each.
+> If possible, provide steps that undo the steps above. These should bring the user environment back to the pre-requisites stage. If using terminal commands, make sure to allow easy copy/paste by having each terminal command in a separate line with the markdown (indented as needed when appearing in bullets or numbered lists). If Windows/Linux/MacOS instructions differ, make sure to include instructions for each.
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 >Example:
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