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   The display of <dfn>waveforms</dfn> (or, more correctly, <dfn>peak
   envelopes</dfn>, since the actual waveform is only visible at the highest
   zoom levels) is configurable via the <kbd
-  class="menu">Edit &gt; Preferences &gt; Editor</kbd> dialog, to support
-  different usecases and user preferences. The following options are
+  class="menu">Edit &gt; Preferences &gt; Appearance &gt; Editor</kbd> dialog, to support
+  different use cases and user preferences. The following options are
   available:
 </p>
 <table class="dl">
   <tr><th>Show waveforms in regions</th>
-  <td>By default, Ardour draws waveforms within audio regions. Disable this
-  option to hide them.</td></tr>
-  <tr><th>Waveform scale</th>
-  <td>
-    <table class="dl">
-      <tr><th>Linear</th>
+      <td colspan="2">By default, Ardour draws waveforms within audio regions. Disable this
+      option to hide them.</td></tr>
+  <tr><th rowspan="2">Waveform scale</th>
+      <th>Linear</th>
       <td>This is the traditional <dfn>linear</dfn> (1:1) display of the
       peak envelope, or, at higher zoom levels, the individual samples.</td></tr>
-      <tr><th>Logarithmic</th>
-      <td>Alternatively, you can use a <dfn>logarithmic</dfn> display of the
-      peak envelope. This will give you a better idea of program loudness (it is similar
+  <tr><th>Logarithmic</th>
+      <td>Alternatively, a <dfn>logarithmic</dfn> display of the
+      peak envelope can be used. This will give a better idea of program loudness (it is similar
       to dBs) and plot soft passages more clearly, which is useful for soft
       recordings or small track height.</td></tr>
-    </table>
-  </td></tr>
-  <tr><th>Waveform shape</th>
-  <td>
-    <table class="dl">
-      <tr><th>Traditional</th>
+  <tr><th rowspan="2">Waveform shape</th>
+      <th>Traditional</th>
       <td>The <dfn>zero</dfn> line appears in the middle of the display and waveforms
       appear as positive and negative peaks above <em>and</em> below.</td></tr>
-      <tr><th>Rectified</th>
+  <tr><th>Rectified</th>
       <td>The zero line appears at the bottom of the display and waveforms appear
       as absolute peaks <em>above</em> the line only.</td></tr>
-    </table>
-  </td></tr>
 </table>