diff --git a/docs/user/linked-references.md b/docs/user/linked-references.md
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--- a/docs/user/linked-references.md
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@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@ can be triggered when they are pushed.
 
 To prevent the creation of unintended references, there are certain rules
 for them to be recognized. For example, they should not be included inside code
-text. They should also be reasonably clear from their surrounding text
-(for example, using spaces).
+text. They should also be seperated from the surrounding text with spaces.
 
 ## User, Team, and Organization Mentions