diff --git a/episodes/04-changes.md b/episodes/04-changes.md
index 5e7dbdf5c9..440c9a88eb 100644
--- a/episodes/04-changes.md
+++ b/episodes/04-changes.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Let's create a file called `guacamole.md` that contains the basic structure to
 have a recipe.
 We'll use `nano` to edit the file;
 you can use whatever editor you like.
-In particular, this does not have to be the `core.editor` you set globally earlier. But remember, the bash command to create or edit a new file will depend on the editor you choose (it might not be `nano`). For a refresher on text editors, check out ["Which Editor?"](https://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/03-create.html#which-editor) in [The Unix Shell](https://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/) lesson.
+In particular, this does not have to be the `core.editor` you set globally earlier. But remember, the steps to create create or edit a new file will depend on the editor you choose (it might not be nano). For a refresher on text editors, check out ["Which Editor?"](https://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/03-create.html#which-editor) in [The Unix Shell](https://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/) lesson.
 
 ```bash
 $ nano guacamole.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Type the text below into the `guacamole.md` file:
 ## Instructions
 ```
 
-Let's first verify that the file was properly created by running the list command (`ls`):
+Save the file and exit your editor. Next, let’s verify that the file was properly created by running the list command (`ls`):
 
 ```bash
 $ ls