diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fd77853ed..7afd97aad 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ and [friends](http://github.com/spf13/hugo/graphs/contributors) in Go.
Hugo is a static site generator written in Go. It is optimized for
speed, easy use and configurability. Hugo takes a directory with content and
-templates and renders them into a full html website.
+templates and renders them into a full HTML website.
-Hugo makes use of markdown files with front matter for meta data.
+Hugo makes use of Markdown files with front matter for meta data.
A typical website of moderate size can be
rendered in a fraction of a second. A good rule of thumb is that Hugo
@@ -26,21 +26,21 @@ kind of website including blogs, tumbles and docs.
## Installing Hugo
-Hugo is written in Go with support for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and OSX.
+Hugo is written in Go with support for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and OS X.
The latest release can be found at [hugo releases](https://github.com/spf13/hugo/releases).
-We currently build for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and OS X for x64
-and 386 architectures.
+We currently build for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and OS X for x64
+and i386 architectures.
### Installing Hugo (binary)
Installation is very easy. Simply download the appropriate version for your
-platform from [hugo releases](https://github.com/spf13/hugo/releases).
-Once downloaded it can be run from anywhere. You don't need to install
+platform from [Hugo Releases](https://github.com/spf13/hugo/releases).
+Once downloaded, it can be run from anywhere. You don't need to install
it into a global location. This works well for shared hosts and other systems
where you don't have a privileged account.
-Ideally you should install it somewhere in your path for easy use. `/usr/local/bin`
+Ideally, you should install it somewhere in your path for easy use. `/usr/local/bin`
is the most probable location.
*The Hugo executable has no external dependencies.*
@@ -60,17 +60,17 @@ is the most probable location.
cd hugo
go get
-Because go expects all of your libraries to be found in either $GOROOT or $GOPATH,
+Because Go expects all of your libraries to be found in either $GOROOT or $GOPATH,
it's helpful to symlink the project to one of the following paths:
- * ln -s /path/to/your/hugo $GOPATH/src/github.com/spf13/hugo
- * ln -s /path/to/your/hugo $GOROOT/src/pkg/github.com/spf13/hugo
+ * `ln -s /path/to/your/hugo $GOPATH/src/github.com/spf13/hugo`
+ * `ln -s /path/to/your/hugo $GOROOT/src/pkg/github.com/spf13/hugo`
-#### Get directly from Github:
+#### Get directly from GitHub:
If you only want to build from source, it's even easier.
- go get github.com/spf13/hugo
+ go get -v github.com/spf13/hugo
#### Building Hugo
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ We welcome your contributions. To make the process as seamless as possible, we
* Have test cases for the new code. If you have questions about how to do it, please ask in your pull request.
* Run `go fmt`
* Squash your commits into a single commit. `git rebase -i`. It's okay to force update your pull request.
- * Make sure `go test ./...` passes, and go build completes. Our Travis CI loop will catch most things that are missing. The exception: Windows. We run on windows from time to time, but if you have access please check on a Windows machine too.
+ * Make sure `go test ./...` passes, and go build completes. Our Travis CI loop will catch most things that are missing. The exception: Windows. We run on Windows from time to time, but if you have access, please check on a Windows machine too.
**Complete documentation is available at [Hugo Documentation](http://hugo.spf13.com).**
diff --git a/docs/content/content/archetypes.md b/docs/content/content/archetypes.md
index 9004542ef..5c0743120 100644
--- a/docs/content/content/archetypes.md
+++ b/docs/content/content/archetypes.md
@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ I use ‘tags’ and ‘categories’ for my taxonomies.
+++
-## using archetypes
+## Using archetypes
-If I wanted to create a new post in the `posts` section I would run the following command...
+If I wanted to create a new post in the `posts` section, I would run the following command:
`hugo new posts/my-new-post.md`
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Hugo would create the file with the following contents:
## Using a different front matter format
-By default the front matter will be created in the TOML format
+By default, the front matter will be created in the TOML format
regardless of what format the archetype is using.
You can specify a different default format in your config file using
@@ -60,15 +60,15 @@ the `MetaDataFormat` directive. Possible values are `toml`, `yaml` and `json`.
The following rules apply:
-* If an archetype with a filename that matches the content type being created it will be used.
-* If no match is found `archetypes/default.md` will be used.
-* If neither are present and a theme is in use then within the theme...
- * If an archetype with a filename that matches the content type being created it will be used.
- * If no match is found `archetypes/default.md` will be used.
-* If no archetype files are present then the one that ships with hugo will be used.
+* If an archetype with a filename that matches the content type being created, it will be used.
+* If no match is found, `archetypes/default.md` will be used.
+* If neither are present and a theme is in use, then within the theme:
+ * If an archetype with a filename that matches the content type being created, it will be used.
+ * If no match is found, `archetypes/default.md` will be used.
+* If no archetype files are present, then the one that ships with Hugo will be used.
Hugo provides a simple archetype which sets the title (based on the
-file name) and the date based on now().
+file name) and the date based on `now()`.
Content type is automatically detected based on the path. You are welcome to declare which
type to create using the `--kind` flag during creation.
diff --git a/docs/content/content/example.md b/docs/content/content/example.md
index d4934871c..ff008308a 100644
--- a/docs/content/content/example.md
+++ b/docs/content/content/example.md
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ title: Example Content File
weight: 70
---
-Somethings are better shown than explained. The following is a very basic example of a content file:
+Some things are better shown than explained. The following is a very basic example of a content file:
-**mysite/project/nitro.md <- http://mysite.com/project/nitro.html**
+**mysite/project/nitro.md ← http://mysite.com/project/nitro.html**
---
Title: "Nitro : A quick and simple profiler for Go"
diff --git a/docs/content/content/front-matter.md b/docs/content/content/front-matter.md
index 26fef3b40..c0ad1514c 100644
--- a/docs/content/content/front-matter.md
+++ b/docs/content/content/front-matter.md
@@ -13,12 +13,13 @@ weight: 20
The front matter is one of the features that gives Hugo its strength. It enables
you to include the meta data of the content right with it. Hugo supports a few
-different formats each with their own identifying tokens.
+different formats, each with their own identifying tokens.
-Supported formats:
- **YAML**, identified by '\-\-\-'.
- **TOML**, indentified with '+++'.
- **JSON**, a single JSON object which is surrounded by '{' and '}' each on their own line.
+Supported formats:
+
+ * **YAML**, identified by '`---`'.
+ * **TOML**, identified with '`+++`'.
+ * **JSON**, a single JSON object which is surrounded by '`{`' and '`}`', each on their own line.
### YAML Example
@@ -68,7 +69,7 @@ Supported formats:
There are a few predefined variables that Hugo is aware of and utilizes. The user can also create
any variable they want to. These will be placed into the `.Params` variable available to the templates.
-Field names are always normalized to lowercase (eg. `camelCase: true` is available as `.Params.camelcase`).
+Field names are always normalized to lowercase (e.g. `camelCase: true` is available as `.Params.camelcase`).
### Required
diff --git a/docs/content/content/ordering.md b/docs/content/content/ordering.md
index 009f6101a..5190d777b 100644
--- a/docs/content/content/ordering.md
+++ b/docs/content/content/ordering.md
@@ -13,15 +13,15 @@ weight: 60
Hugo provides you with all the flexibility you need to organize how your content is ordered.
By default, content is ordered by weight, then by date with the most
-recent date first, but alternative sorting (by title and linktitle) is
-also available. The order the content will appear will be specified in
+recent date first, but alternative sorting (by `title` and `linktitle`) is
+also available. The order the content would appear is specified in
the [list template](/templates/list).
-_Both the date and weight fields are optional._
+_Both the `date` and `weight` fields are optional._
Unweighted pages appear at the end of the list. If no weights are provided (or
-if weights are the same) date will be used to sort. If neither are provided
-content will be ordered based on how it's read off the disk and no order is
+if weights are the same), `date` will be used to sort. If neither is provided,
+content will be ordered based on how it's read off the disk, and no order is
guaranteed.
## Assigning weight to content
@@ -36,4 +36,4 @@ guaranteed.
## Ordering Content Within Taxonomies
-Please see the [Taxonomy Ordering Documentation](/taxonomies/ordering/)
+Please see the [Taxonomy Ordering Documentation](/taxonomies/ordering/).
diff --git a/docs/content/content/types.md b/docs/content/content/types.md
index 2e8a3c8ce..ef259d2ff 100644
--- a/docs/content/content/types.md
+++ b/docs/content/content/types.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Hugo has full support for different types of content. A content type can have a
unique set of meta data, template and can be automatically created by the new
command through using content [archetypes](/content/archetypes).
-A good example of when multiple types are needed is to look at Tumblr. A piece
+A good example of when multiple types are needed is to look at [Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/). A piece
of content could be a photo, quote or post, each with different meta data and
rendered differently.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ rendered differently.
Hugo assumes that your site will be organized into [sections](/content/sections)
and each section will use the corresponding type. If you are taking advantage of
-this then each new piece of content you place into a section will automatically
+this, then each new piece of content you place into a section will automatically
inherit the type.
Alternatively you can set the type in the meta data under the key "type".
@@ -34,11 +34,11 @@ Hugo has the ability to create a new content file and populate the front matter
with the data set corresponding to that type. Hugo does this by utilizing
[archetypes](/content/archetypes).
-To create a new piece of content use:
+To create a new piece of content, use:
hugo new relative/path/to/content.md
-For example if I wanted to create a new post inside the post section I would type:
+For example, if I wanted to create a new post inside the post section, I would type:
hugo new post/my-newest-post.md
@@ -53,13 +53,13 @@ whenever a specific file is not present.
*Remember, all of the following are optional:*
### Create Type Directory
-Create a directory with the name of the type in layouts.Type is always singular. *Eg /layouts/post*.
+Create a directory with the name of the type in layouts. Type is always singular. *Eg /layouts/post*.
### Create single template
Create a file called single.html inside your directory. *Eg /layouts/post/single.html*.
### Create list template
-Create a file called list.html inside your directory *Eg /layouts/post/list.html*.
+Create a file called list.html inside your directory. *Eg /layouts/post/list.html*.
### Create views
Many sites support rendering content in a few different ways, for
diff --git a/docs/content/extras/aliases.md b/docs/content/extras/aliases.md
index 936666983..1822135e2 100644
--- a/docs/content/extras/aliases.md
+++ b/docs/content/extras/aliases.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ title: Aliases
weight: 10
---
-For people migrating existing published content to Hugo there's a good chance
+For people migrating existing published content to Hugo, there's a good chance
you need a mechanism to handle redirecting old URLs.
Luckily, this can be handled easily with aliases in Hugo.
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Luckily, this can be handled easily with aliases in Hugo.
- /2010/even-earlier-url.html
---
-Now when you go to any of the aliases locations they
+Now when you go to any of the aliases locations, they
will redirect to the page.
## Important Behaviors
diff --git a/docs/content/extras/comments.md b/docs/content/extras/comments.md
index 2b8cce7c4..9f7040f86 100644
--- a/docs/content/extras/comments.md
+++ b/docs/content/extras/comments.md
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Simply include the following line where you want your comments to appear
## Configuring Disqus
-That template requires you to set a single value in your site config file, eg. config.yaml.
+That template requires you to set a single value in your site config file, e.g. config.yaml.
disqusShortname = "XYW"
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Notice that there is a simple if statement that detects when you are running on
Now reference the partial template from your page template:
- {{ template "partials/disqus.html" . }}
+ {{ partial "disqus.html" . }}
# Alternatives
diff --git a/docs/content/extras/highlighting.md b/docs/content/extras/highlighting.md
index 89391f6f6..7c5ce3fa3 100644
--- a/docs/content/extras/highlighting.md
+++ b/docs/content/extras/highlighting.md
@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ Hugo provides the ability for you to highlight source code in two different
ways — either pre-processed server side from your content, or to defer
the processing to the client side, using a JavaScript library. The advantage of
server side is that it doesn’t depend on a JavaScript library and consequently
-works very well when read from an rss feed. The advantage of client side is that
+works very well when read from an RSS feed. The advantage of client side is that
it doesn’t cost anything when building your site and some of the highlighting
-scripts available cover more languages than pygments does.
+scripts available cover more languages than Pygments does.
For the pre-processed approach, Highlighting is performed by an external
-python based program called [pygments](http://pygments.org) and is triggered
-via an embedded shortcode. If pygments is absent from the path, it will
+Python-based program called [Pygments](http://pygments.org) and is triggered
+via an embedded shortcode. If Pygments is absent from the path, it will
silently simply pass the content along unhighlighted.
## Server-side
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ a library and a corresponding theme. Some popular libraries are:
This example uses the popular [Highlight.js] library, hosted by [Yandex], a
popular Russian search engine.
-In your `./layouts/chrome/` folder, depending on your specific theme, there
+In your `./layouts/partials/` (or `./layouts/chrome/`) folder, depending on your specific theme, there
will be a snippet that will be included in every generated HTML page, such
as `header.html` or `header.includes.html`. Simply add:
@@ -98,4 +98,4 @@ You can of course use your own copy of these files, typically in `./static/`.
[Google Prettify]: https://code.google.com/p/google-code-prettify/
[Yandex]: http://yandex.ru/
-Please see individual libraries documentation for how to implement the JavaScript based libraries.
+Please see individual libraries documentation for how to implement the JavaScript-based libraries.
diff --git a/docs/content/extras/menus.md b/docs/content/extras/menus.md
index 6e06f4e42..3647e3977 100644
--- a/docs/content/extras/menus.md
+++ b/docs/content/extras/menus.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Some of the features of Hugo Menus:
## What is a menu?
A menus is a named array of menu entries accessible on the site under
-`.Site.Menus` by name. For example if I have a menu called `main` I would
+`.Site.Menus` by name. For example, if I have a menu called `main`, I would
access it via `.Site.Menus.main`.
A menu entry has the following properties:
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ available.
You can also add entries to menus that aren’t attached to a piece of
content. This takes place in the site wide [config file](http://hugo.spf13.com/overview/configuration).
-Here’s an example (in toml):
+Here’s an example (in TOML):
[[menu.main]]
name = "about hugo"
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ Here’s an example (in toml):
pre = ""
weight = -100
-Here’s an example (in yaml):
+Here’s an example (in YAML):
---
menu:
diff --git a/docs/content/extras/permalinks.md b/docs/content/extras/permalinks.md
index 4018b37ed..ed95612e0 100644
--- a/docs/content/extras/permalinks.md
+++ b/docs/content/extras/permalinks.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ internal "canonical" location, such that template references to
`.RelPermalink` will honour the adjustments made as a result of the mappings
in this option.
-For instance, if one of your sections is called `post` and you want to adjust
+For instance, if one of your sections is called `post`, and you want to adjust
the canonical path to be hierarchical based on the year and month, then you
might use:
@@ -36,18 +36,18 @@ A file named `content/post/sample-entry` which contains a line
appearing at `public/2013/11/sample-entry/index.html` and be reachable via
the URL
-**:month** the 2 digit month
-**:monthname** the name of the month
-**:day** the 2 digit day
-**:weekday** the 1 digit day of the week (Sunday = 0)
-**:weekdayname** the name of the day of the week
-**:yearday** the 1-3 digit day of the year
-**:section** the content's section
-**:title** the content's title
-**:slug** the content's slug (or title if no slug)
-**:filename** the content's filename (without extension)
+ * **:year** the 4-digit year
+ * **:month** the 2-digit month
+ * **:monthname** the name of the month
+ * **:day** the 2-digit day
+ * **:weekday** the 1-digit day of the week (Sunday = 0)
+ * **:weekdayname** the name of the day of the week
+ * **:yearday** the 1- to 3-digit day of the year
+ * **:section** the content's section
+ * **:title** the content's title
+ * **:slug** the content's slug (or title if no slug)
+ * **:filename** the content's filename (without extension)
diff --git a/docs/content/extras/toc.md b/docs/content/extras/toc.md
index bd21545f7..68376e117 100644
--- a/docs/content/extras/toc.md
+++ b/docs/content/extras/toc.md
@@ -26,12 +26,12 @@ Hugo will take this Markdown and create a table of contents stored in the
This is example code of a [single.html template](/layout/content).
- {{ template "partials/header.html" . }}
+ {{ partial "header.html" . }}