diff --git a/_includes/install-script.md b/_includes/install-script.md
index 4146fef790..8fd80ff7e3 100644
--- a/_includes/install-script.md
+++ b/_includes/install-script.md
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ development environments non-interactively. The convenience script isn't
 recommended for production environments, but it's useful for creating a
 provisioning script tailored to your needs. Also refer to the
 [install using the repository](#install-using-the-repository) steps to learn
-about installation steps to install using the package repository. The source
-code for the script is open source, and can be found in the
+about installation steps to install using the package repository. The source code
+for the script is open source, and you can find it in the
 [`docker-install` repository on GitHub](https://github.com/docker/docker-install){:target="_blank"
 rel="noopener" class="_"}.
 
diff --git a/engine/install/ubuntu.md b/engine/install/ubuntu.md
index 4e9b7709e9..a96994d1f8 100644
--- a/engine/install/ubuntu.md
+++ b/engine/install/ubuntu.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-description: Jumpstart your client-side server applications with Docker Engine on Ubuntu. This guide details prerequisites and multiple methods to install. 
+description: Jumpstart your client-side server applications with Docker Engine on Ubuntu. This guide details prerequisites and multiple methods to install.
 keywords: docker install script, ubuntu docker server, ubuntu server docker, install docker engine ubuntu, install docker on ubuntu server, ubuntu 18.04 docker-ce, install docker engine on ubuntu, ubuntu install docker ce, ubuntu install docker engine
 redirect_from:
   - /ee/docker-ee/ubuntu/
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ toc_max: 4
 ---
 
 To get started with Docker Engine on Ubuntu, make sure you
-[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), then
-[install Docker](#installation-methods).
+[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), and then follow the
+[installation steps](#installation-methods).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -32,24 +32,25 @@ versions:
 - Ubuntu Focal 20.04 (LTS)
 - Ubuntu Bionic 18.04 (LTS)
 
-Docker Engine is compatible with `x86_64` (or `amd64`), `armhf`, `arm64`, and
-`s390x` architectures.
+Docker Engine is compatible with x86_64 (or amd64), armhf, arm64, and
+s390x architectures.
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
 Older versions of Docker went by the names of `docker`, `docker.io`, or
-`docker-engine`. Uninstall any such older versions before attempting to install
+`docker-engine`, you might also have installations of `containerd` or `runc`.
+Uninstall any such older versions before attempting to install
 a new version:
 
 ```console
 $ sudo apt-get remove docker docker-engine docker.io containerd runc
 ```
 
-It's OK if `apt-get` reports that none of these packages are installed.
+`apt-get` might report that you have none of these packages installed.
 
 Images, containers, volumes, and networks stored in `/var/lib/docker/` aren't
 automatically removed when you uninstall Docker. If you want to start with a
-clean installation, and prefer to clean up any existing data, refer to the
+clean installation, and prefer to clean up any existing data, read the
 [uninstall Docker Engine](#uninstall-docker-engine) section.
 
 ## Installation methods
@@ -60,15 +61,15 @@ You can install Docker Engine in different ways, depending on your needs:
   [Docker Desktop for Linux](../../desktop/install/linux-install.md). This is
   the easiest and quickest way to get started.
 
-- You can also set up and install Docker Engine from
+- Set up and install Docker Engine from
   [Docker's `apt` repository](#install-using-the-repository).
 
 - [Install it manually](#install-from-a-package) and manage upgrades manually.
 
-- Using a [convenience scripts](#install-using-the-convenience-script). Only
+- Use a [convenience scripts](#install-using-the-convenience-script). Only
   recommended for testing and development environments.
 
-### Install using the repository
+### Install using the apt repository {#install-using-the-repository}
 
 Before you install Docker Engine for the first time on a new host machine, you
 need to set up the Docker repository. Afterward, you can install and update
@@ -145,7 +146,7 @@ Docker from the repository.
    </div>
    <div id="tab-version" class="tab-pane fade" markdown="1">
 
-   To install a specific version of Docker Engine, start by list the available
+   To install a specific version of Docker Engine, start by listing the available
    versions in the repository:
 
    ```console
@@ -240,14 +241,14 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
 
 You have now successfully installed and started Docker Engine. The `docker` user
 group exists but contains no users, which is why you're required to use `sudo`
-to run Docker commands. Continue to [Linux post-install](linux-postinstall.md)
+to run Docker commands. Read [Linux post-install](linux-postinstall.md)
 to allow non-privileged users to run Docker commands and for other optional
 configuration steps.
 
 #### Upgrade Docker Engine
 
-To upgrade Docker Engine, download the newer package file and repeat the
-[installation procedure](#install-from-a-package), pointing to the new file.
+To upgrade Docker Engine, download the newer package files and repeat the
+[installation procedure](#install-from-a-package), pointing to the new files.
 
 {% include install-script.md %}
 
@@ -267,7 +268,7 @@ To upgrade Docker Engine, download the newer package file and repeat the
     $ sudo rm -rf /var/lib/containerd
     ```
 
-You must delete any edited configuration files manually.
+You have to delete any edited configuration files manually.
 
 ## Next steps