diff --git a/docs/config.md b/docs/config.md
index 8b5fa29..117e93e 100644
--- a/docs/config.md
+++ b/docs/config.md
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ sync_address = "https://api.atuin.sh"
 ### `sync_frequency`
 
 How often to automatically sync with the server. This can be given in a
-"human readable" format. For example, `10s`, `20m`, `1h`, etc. Defaults to `1h`.
+"human-readable" format. For example, `10s`, `20m`, `1h`, etc. Defaults to `1h`.
 
 If set to `0`, Atuin will sync after every command. Some servers may potentially
 rate limit, which won't cause any issues.
diff --git a/docs/search.md b/docs/search.md
index b103400..a56a9f1 100644
--- a/docs/search.md
+++ b/docs/search.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ atuin search <query>
 
 Atuin search also supports wildcards, with either the `*` or `%` character. By
 default, a prefix search is performed (ie, all queries are automatically
-appended with a wildcard.
+appended with a wildcard).
 
 | Arg                | Description                                                                   |
 | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
diff --git a/docs/sync.md b/docs/sync.md
index f234114..7655ed1 100644
--- a/docs/sync.md
+++ b/docs/sync.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # `atuin sync`
 
-Atuin can backup your history to a server, and use this to ensure multiple
+Atuin can back up your history to a server, and use this to ensure multiple
 machines have the same shell history. This is all encrypted end-to-end, so the
 server operator can _never_ see your data!
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Never share this with anyone!
 
 ## Login
 
-If you want to login to a new machine, you will require your encryption key
+If you want to log in to a new machine, you will require your encryption key
 (`atuin key`).
 
 ```