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diff --git a/_manual/15_editing-and-arranging/04_snap-to-the-grid.html b/_manual/15_editing-and-arranging/04_snap-to-the-grid.html
index 95d0c41677034e202d048e9db2cbfc8f31d98ced..846a4a201fcde2a1f0f4522647954576d329bbeb 100644 (file)
--- a/_manual/15_editing-and-arranging/04_snap-to-the-grid.html
+++ b/_manual/15_editing-and-arranging/04_snap-to-the-grid.html
@@ -20,16 +20,20 @@ menu_title: Snap to Grid
   The second, <dfn>relative snap</dfn>, is used when an object's position
   relative to the grid lines is important. In music, this allows you to
   move objects around without changing the "feel" (or timing) of a performance.</br>
-  Relative snap is the default method of snapping in Ardour.</br>
-  While dragging objects you may switch from relative to absolute snap by
+  Absolute snap is the default method of snapping in Ardour.</br>
+  While dragging objects you may switch from absolute to relative snap by
   pressing the absolute snap modifier key(s).</br>
-  You may also disable snap entirely by using the snap modifier (see below).
-  The absolute snap and snap modifiers (along with other modifier keys) may be set in
+  You may also disable snap entirely by using the snap modifier (see below).</br>
+  Note that in relative snap mode the reference point is taken to be the distance
+  to the nearest grid line.</br>
+  Note also that when an object lies exactly on a grid line, there will be no difference
+  between relative and absolute snap modes.</br>
+  The realtive snap and snap modifiers (along with other modifier keys) may be set in
   <kbd class="menu">Edit &gt; Preferences &gt; User Interaction</kbd></br>
   For common use patterns, it is recommended that you assign a unique key for
   one snap modifier and two keys for the other in such a way that they share an otherwise unused key.
   For example, you may choose the snap modifier to be the <kbd class="mod2">&nbsp;</kbd> key and the
-  absolute snap modifier to be the <kbd class="mod2">&nbsp;</kbd> and <kbd class="mod4">&nbsp;</kbd> keys.
+  relative snap modifier to be the <kbd class="mod2">&nbsp;</kbd> and <kbd class="mod4">&nbsp;</kbd> keys.
 </p>.
 
 <h2>Snap Modes</h2>
@@ -38,17 +42,17 @@ menu_title: Snap to Grid
   <dt><kbd class="menu">No Grid</kbd></dt>
   <dd>disables the grid. All objects move freely in this mode.</br>
   In <kbd class="menu">No Grid</kbd> mode, you may temporarily activate the grid by pressing the
-  snap modifier (for relative snap) or switch to absolute snap by pressing the absolute snap modifier.</dd>
+  snap modifier (for absolute snap) or switch to relative snap by pressing the relative snap modifier.</dd>
   <dt><kbd class="menu">Grid</kbd></dt> 
-  <dd>activates normal snapping. All positions of objects maintain their
-  offset relative to the grid. (See <a href="#gridunits">Grid Units</a> below
+  <dd>activates normal snapping. All positions of objects snap to
+  the grid. (See <a href="#gridunits">Grid Units</a> below
   to change the grid). If you try to move an object in "Grid"-mode, it 
   does not change its position until you move the mouse far enough for the 
-  object to reach the same position relative to the next grid line.</br>
-  Sometimes you may wish to place an object exactly on a grid line.
-  In order to do this, use the "snap to absolute" modifier.
+  object to reach the next grid line.</br>
+  Sometimes you may wish to maintain an objects\' position relative to the grid line.
+  In order to do this, use the "snap relative" modifier.
   When holding down this modifier during a drag, the dragged object will jump
-  to the line rather than maintaining its original distance from the line.</br>
+  while maintaining its original distance from the line.</br>
   New objects will always be created at grid points.</br>
   Holding down the snap modifier will disable the current grid setting and allow you to move the object freely.</br>
   </dd>