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 \label{Spreadsheet_About}
 
 The \textbf{Spreadsheet} is used to implement complex grading policies in
-your course.  It has the flexability to implement most grading schemes and
-it provides access to all the parameters associated with the homework and
-exams in your course.  
+your course.  It has the flexibility to implement most grading schemes
+including partial credit for multiple trials, grading categories, use of maxiumum
+or minimum scores, etc. and the spreadsheet tools 
+provide access to all the parameters associated with the homework and
+exams in your course.
 
-For basic information about the structure and function of the spreadsheet,
-see \textbf{Spreadsheet Hierarchy} (\ref{Spreadsheet_Hierarchy}) 
-and \textbf{Spreadsheet Layout} (\ref{Spreadsheet_Layout}).
+This section of the course manual is divided into three main subsections. The
+\textbf{Student View} section (\ref{Spreadsheet_Student_View}) describes what the students see.
 
-For help creating and editing spreadsheets, see 
-\textbf{Spreadsheet Files} (\ref{Spreadsheet_Files}) and 
-\textbf{Spreadsheet Editing Overview} (\ref{Spreadsheet_Editing}).
+The section \textbf{Spreadsheet Hierarchy} (\ref{Spreadsheet_Hierarchy}) 
+describes information about the structure and function of the spreadsheet. A basic
+understanding of the hierarchy is necessary before creating and editing spreadsheets.
 
-To access the spreadsheet functionality select
+The section \textbf{Modyfying the Spreadsheet} (\ref{Spreadsheet_Files}) describes
+how to create and edit spreadsheets.
+
+From the course Main Menu, to access the spreadsheet functionality select
 \includegraphics[width=0.03\paperwidth]{sprs} 
-\textbf{View calculated grades (Spreadsheet)}
-on the Main Menu.
+\textbf{View calculated grades (Spreadsheet)}.