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 Working using GitHub's file editor
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 Alternatively, for small changes and typo's you might want to use GitHub's built in file editor. It allows
-you to preview your changes right online. Just be carefull not to create many commits.
+you to preview your changes right online. Just be careful not to create many commits.
 
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