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 * Install a programming text editor, such as [https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code] (all major platforms), [https://www.sublimetext.com/ Sublime Text] (all major platforms), or [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++] (Windows only).
-** Word processors, such as Microsoft Word, are not suitable for modding the game, because they save documents in a format intended for formatted text and the like, instead of for plain text, which is what programming tools tend to use, and what Caves of Qud uses.
+** Word processors (such as LibreOffice Writer and Microsoft Word) are unsuitable for modding the game, because they deal primarily with ''formatted'' text, as opposed to ''plain'' text.
-** If you must, Notepad is also essentially useable, even though it's missing certain features usually desireable for programming, such as syntax highlighting and line numbering.
+** If you cannot install a programming text editor for whatever reason, Notepad is ''essentially'' useable, even though it's missing certain features usually considered desireable for programming, such as syntax highlighting and line numbering.
 * Set your file manager (such as Windows Explorer) to show file extensions. Being able to inspect file extensions and verify that you're using the correct ones is indispensible.
 * If you plan to mod in your own tiles, familiarize yourself with a pixel editor, such as [https://www.piskelapp.com/ Piskel].