From d719f44e6ff1252df9e44a9db708d0574178cf66 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Neil Cuzon <58763315+NeilCuzon@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:01:28 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Update n00b-syntaxReference.md

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@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ This would then offer you the following choices to download the diagram:
 **Note:** Copying the markdown will allow you to link to your unique diagram from anywhere online.
 
 ## Directives:
-[Directives](./directives.md) gives a diagram author the capability to alter the appearance of a diagram before rendering, by changing some of the applied configurations and can alter the font style, color and other aesthetic aspects of the diagram.
+[Directives](./directives.md) allows the limited reconfiguration of a diagram just before it is rendered. It can alter the font style, color and other aesthetic aspects of the diagram.
 
 ## Theme Creation:
-Mermaid allows [Customized Themes](./theming.md) for websites and even individual diagrams.This is done using directives and can be very helpful, not only for styling but for simplifying more complex diagrams.
+Mermaid allows you to change [Themes](./theming.md). This is also done using [Directives](./directives.md).