fixed acrolinx

Author: v-mathavale

defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows.md

@@ -80,8 +80,8 @@ The following table describes what to expect when Microsoft Defender Antivirus i
 | Mode | What happens |
 |---|---|
 | Active mode | In active mode, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is used as the primary antivirus app on the device. Files are scanned, threats are remediated, and detected threats are listed in your organization's security reports and in your Windows Security app. |
-| Passive mode | In passive mode, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is not used as the primary antivirus app on the device. Files are scanned, and detected threats are reported, but threats are not remediated by Microsoft Defender Antivirus. <br/><br/> **IMPORTANT**: Microsoft Defender Antivirus can run in passive mode only on endpoints that are onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. See [Requirements for Microsoft Defender Antivirus to run in passive mode](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md#requirements-for-microsoft-defender-antivirus-to-run-in-passive-mode). |
-| Disabled or uninstalled | When disabled or uninstalled, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is not used. Files are not scanned, and threats are not remediated. In general, we do not recommend disabling or uninstalling Microsoft Defender Antivirus. |
+| Passive mode | In passive mode, Microsoft Defender Antivirus isn't used as the primary antivirus app on the device. Files are scanned, and detected threats are reported, but threats aren't remediated by Microsoft Defender Antivirus. <br/><br/> **IMPORTANT**: Microsoft Defender Antivirus can run in passive mode only on endpoints that are onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. See [Requirements for Microsoft Defender Antivirus to run in passive mode](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md#requirements-for-microsoft-defender-antivirus-to-run-in-passive-mode). |
+| Disabled or uninstalled | When disabled or uninstalled, Microsoft Defender Antivirus isn't used. Files aren't scanned, and threats aren't remediated. In general, we don't recommend disabling or uninstalling Microsoft Defender Antivirus. |
 
 To learn more, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus compatibility](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md).
 
@@ -117,9 +117,9 @@ You'll see the name of your antivirus/antimalware solution on the security provi
 
    - **Normal** means Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running in active mode.
 
-   - **Passive mode** means Microsoft Defender Antivirus running, but is not the primary antivirus/antimalware product on your device. Passive mode is only available for devices that are onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and that meet certain requirements. To learn more, see [Requirements for Microsoft Defender Antivirus to run in passive mode](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md#requirements-for-microsoft-defender-antivirus-to-run-in-passive-mode).
+   - **Passive mode** means Microsoft Defender Antivirus running, but isn't the primary antivirus/antimalware product on your device. Passive mode is only available for devices that are onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and that meet certain requirements. To learn more, see [Requirements for Microsoft Defender Antivirus to run in passive mode](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md#requirements-for-microsoft-defender-antivirus-to-run-in-passive-mode).
 
-   - **EDR Block Mode** means Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running and [Endpoint detection and response (EDR) in block mode](edr-in-block-mode.md), a capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, is enabled. Check the **ForceDefenderPassiveMode** registry key. If its value is 0, it is running in normal mode; otherwise, it is running in passive mode.
+   - **EDR Block Mode** means Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running and [Endpoint detection and response (EDR) in block mode](edr-in-block-mode.md), a capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, is enabled. Check the **ForceDefenderPassiveMode** registry key. If its value is 0, it's running in normal mode; otherwise, it's running in passive mode.
 
    - **SxS Passive Mode** means Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running alongside another antivirus/antimalware product, and [limited periodic scanning is used](limited-periodic-scanning-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md).
 

defender-endpoint/preferences-setup.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Configure general Defender for Endpoint settings 
-description: Use the settings page to configure general settings, permissions, apis, and rules.
+description: Use the settings page to configure general settings, permissions, APIs, and rules.
 ms.service: defender-endpoint
 ms.author: deniseb
 author: denisebmsft
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Use the **Settings > Endpoints** menu to modify general settings, advanced featu
 Topic | Description
 :---|:---
 General settings | Modify your general settings that were previously defined as part of the onboarding process.
-Permissions | Manage portal access using RBAC as well as device groups.
+Permissions | Manage portal access using RBAC and device groups.
 APIs | Enable the threat intel and SIEM integration.
 Rules | Configure suppressions rules and automation settings.
 Device management | Onboard and offboard devices.