diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/_index.md b/content/manuals/engine/_index.md
index febf3717d81..0b000f61229 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/_index.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/_index.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: Docker Engine
 weight: 10
-description: Find a comprehensive overview of Docker Engine, including how to install, storage details, networking, and more
-keywords: Engine
+description: Comprehensive guide to Docker Engine - installation, configuration, storage, networking, and container management for developers
+keywords: Docker Engine, containerization, Docker daemon, Docker CLI, container management, open source, installation, networking, storage
 params:
   sidebar:
     group: Open source
@@ -76,6 +76,6 @@ For more details, see
 
 The Docker Engine is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See
 [LICENSE](https://github.com/moby/moby/blob/master/LICENSE) for the full license
-text. 
+text.
 
 However, for commercial use of Docker Engine obtained via Docker Desktop within larger enterprises (exceeding 250 employees OR with annual revenue surpassing $10 million USD), a [paid subscription](https://www.docker.com/pricing/) is required.
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/_index.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/_index.md
index cf03b08c40a..a192e3a6a8f 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/_index.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/_index.md
@@ -33,10 +33,10 @@ aliases:
 - /install/linux/docker-ee/oracle/
 ---
 
-This section describes how to install Docker Engine on Linux, also known as
-Docker CE. Docker Engine is also available for Windows, macOS, and Linux,
-through Docker Desktop. For instructions on how to install Docker Desktop,
-see: [Overview of Docker Desktop](/manuals/desktop/_index.md).
+This section describes how to install Docker Engine on Linux, also known as Docker CE. Docker Engine is also available for Windows, macOS, and Linux through Docker Desktop.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> To install Docker Desktop, see [Overview of Docker Desktop](/manuals/desktop/_index.md).
 
 ## Supported platforms
 
@@ -54,20 +54,16 @@ see: [Overview of Docker Desktop](/manuals/desktop/_index.md).
 ### Other Linux distributions
 
 > [!NOTE]
->
-> While the following instructions may work, Docker doesn't test or verify
-> installation on distribution derivatives.
-
-- If you use Debian derivatives such as "BunsenLabs Linux", "Kali Linux" or 
-  "LMDE" (Debian-based Mint) should follow the installation instructions for
-  [Debian](debian.md), substitute the version of your distribution for the
-  corresponding Debian release. Refer to the documentation of your distribution to find
-  which Debian release corresponds with your derivative version.
-- Likewise, if you use Ubuntu derivatives such as "Kubuntu", "Lubuntu" or "Xubuntu"
-  you should follow the installation instructions for [Ubuntu](ubuntu.md),
-  substituting the version of your distribution for the corresponding Ubuntu release.
-  Refer to the documentation of your distribution to find which Ubuntu release
-  corresponds with your derivative version.
+> While the following instructions may work, Docker doesn't test or verify installation on distribution derivatives.
+
+- For Debian derivatives (for example, BunsenLabs Linux, Kali Linux, LMDE):
+  - Follow the [Debian installation instructions](debian.md).
+  - Substitute your distribution version for the corresponding Debian release.
+  - Check your distribution's documentation for the matching Debian release.
+- For Ubuntu derivatives (for example, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu):
+  - Follow the [Ubuntu installation instructions](ubuntu.md).
+  - Substitute your distribution version for the corresponding Ubuntu release.
+  - Check your distribution's documentation for the matching Ubuntu release.
 - Some Linux distributions provide a package of Docker Engine through their
   package repositories. These packages are built and maintained by the Linux
   distribution's package maintainers and may have differences in configuration
@@ -75,12 +71,11 @@ see: [Overview of Docker Desktop](/manuals/desktop/_index.md).
   packages and you should report any bugs or issues involving these packages to
   your Linux distribution's issue tracker.
 
-Docker provides [binaries](binaries.md) for manual installation of Docker Engine.
-These binaries are statically linked and you can use them on any Linux distribution.
+Docker provides [binaries](binaries.md) for manual installation. These binaries are statically linked and work on any Linux distribution.
 
 ## Release channels
 
-Docker Engine has two types of update channels, **stable** and **test**:
+Docker Engine has two update channels: **stable** and **test**.
 
 * The **stable** channel gives you the latest versions released for general availability.
 * The **test** channel gives you pre-release versions that are ready for testing before
@@ -101,7 +96,7 @@ For information about the open source project, refer to the
 
 ### Upgrade path
 
-Patch releases are always backward compatible with its major and minor version.
+Patch releases are always backward compatible with their major and minor version.
 
 ### Licensing
 
@@ -111,11 +106,11 @@ license text.
 
 ## Reporting security issues
 
-If you discover a security issue, we request that you bring it to our attention immediately.
+If you discover a security issue, report it immediately.
 
-DO NOT file a public issue. Instead, submit your report privately to security@docker.com.
+Do not file a public issue. Instead, send your report privately to security@docker.com.
 
-Security reports are greatly appreciated, and Docker will publicly thank you for it.
+Docker appreciates security reports and will publicly thank you for your contribution.
 
 ## Get started
 
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/centos.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/centos.md
index d01ae2aaef4..18332a87db6 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/centos.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/centos.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ download-url-base: https://download.docker.com/linux/centos
 ---
 
 To get started with Docker Engine on CentOS, make sure you
-[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), and then follow the
+[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), and follow the
 [installation steps](#installation-methods).
 
 ## Prerequisites
@@ -31,16 +31,15 @@ CentOS versions:
 
 - CentOS 9 (stream)
 
-The `centos-extras` repository must be enabled. This repository is enabled by
-default. If you have disabled it, you need to re-enable it.
+> [!NOTE]
+> The `centos-extras` repository must be enabled. This repository is enabled by default.
+> If you have disabled it, re-enable it before proceeding.
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
-Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.
-
-Your Linux distribution may provide unofficial Docker packages, which may conflict
-with the official packages provided by Docker. You must uninstall these packages
-before you install the official version of Docker Engine.
+Uninstall unofficial or conflicting Docker packages provided
+by your Linux distribution before installing Docker Engine.
+Remove the following packages if present:
 
 ```console
 $ sudo dnf remove docker \
@@ -55,36 +54,25 @@ $ sudo dnf remove docker \
 
 `dnf` might report that you have none of these packages installed.
 
-Images, containers, volumes, and networks stored in `/var/lib/docker/` aren't
-automatically removed when you uninstall Docker.
+> [!NOTE]
+> Images, containers, volumes, and networks stored in `/var/lib/docker/` are
+> not automatically removed when you uninstall Docker.
 
 ## Installation methods
 
-You can install Docker Engine in different ways, depending on your needs:
-
-- You can
-  [set up Docker's repositories](#install-using-the-repository) and install
-  from them, for ease of installation and upgrade tasks. This is the
-  recommended approach.
-
-- You can download the RPM package,
-  [install it manually](#install-from-a-package), and manage
-  upgrades completely manually. This is useful in situations such as installing
-  Docker on air-gapped systems with no access to the internet.
+You can install Docker Engine in different ways:
 
-- In testing and development environments, you can use automated
-  [convenience scripts](#install-using-the-convenience-script) to install Docker.
+- Recommended: [Set up Docker's repositories](#install-using-the-repository) and install from them for easy installation and upgrades.
+- Manual: [Download the RPM package](#install-from-a-package) and install it manually. Useful for air-gapped systems.
+- Development/testing: Use [convenience scripts](#install-using-the-convenience-script) for quick setup.
 
 ### Install using the rpm repository {#install-using-the-repository}
 
-Before you install Docker Engine for the first time on a new host machine, you
-need to set up the Docker repository. Afterward, you can install and update
-Docker from the repository.
+Before installing Docker Engine for the first time on a new host, set up the Docker repository. Afterward, you can install and update Docker from the repository.
 
 #### Set up the repository
 
-Install the `dnf-plugins-core` package (which provides the commands to manage
-your DNF repositories) and set up the repository.
+Install the `dnf-plugins-core` package (provides commands to manage DNF repositories) and set up the repository.
 
 ```console
 $ sudo dnf -y install dnf-plugins-core
@@ -144,7 +132,7 @@ $ sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce
    {{< /tab >}}
    {{< /tabs >}}
 
-2. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -154,16 +142,15 @@ $ sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-3. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify the installation by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
    ```
 
-   This command downloads a test image and runs it in a container. When the
-   container runs, it prints a confirmation message and exits.
+   This downloads a test image and runs it in a container. When the container runs, it prints a confirmation message and exits.
 
-You have now successfully installed and started Docker Engine.
+You have now installed and started Docker Engine.
 
 {{% include "root-errors.md" %}}
 
@@ -174,9 +161,7 @@ choosing the new version you want to install.
 
 ### Install from a package
 
-If you can't use Docker's `rpm` repository to install Docker Engine, you can
-download the `.rpm` file for your release and install it manually. You need to
-download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
+If you cannot use Docker's `rpm` repository, download the `.rpm` file for your release and install it manually. Download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
 
 <!-- markdownlint-disable-next-line -->
 1. Go to [{{% param "download-url-base" %}}/]({{% param "download-url-base" %}}/)
@@ -190,10 +175,10 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    $ sudo dnf install /path/to/package.rpm
    ```
 
-   Docker is installed but not started. The `docker` group is created, but no
-   users are added to the group.
+   Docker is installed but not started. The `docker` group
+   is created, but no users are added to the group.
 
-3. Start Docker Engine.
+3. Start Docker Engine:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -232,7 +217,7 @@ instead of `dnf install`, and point to the new files.
    $ sudo dnf remove docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin docker-ce-rootless-extras
    ```
 
-2. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
+1. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
    aren't automatically removed. To delete all images, containers, and volumes:
 
    ```console
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/debian.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/debian.md
index 0ca59c2490a..00e65bf4ab6 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/debian.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/debian.md
@@ -27,20 +27,16 @@ To get started with Docker Engine on Debian, make sure you
 > Before you install Docker, make sure you consider the following
 > security implications and firewall incompatibilities.
 
-- If you use ufw or firewalld to manage firewall settings, be aware that
-  when you expose container ports using Docker, these ports bypass your
-  firewall rules. For more information, refer to
-  [Docker and ufw](/manuals/engine/network/packet-filtering-firewalls.md#docker-and-ufw).
-- Docker is only compatible with `iptables-nft` and `iptables-legacy`.
-  Firewall rules created with `nft` are not supported on a system with Docker installed.
-  Make sure that any firewall rulesets you use are created with `iptables` or `ip6tables`,
-  and that you add them to the `DOCKER-USER` chain,
-  see [Packet filtering and firewalls](/manuals/engine/network/packet-filtering-firewalls.md).
+- When exposing container ports with Docker, these ports bypass `ufw` or `firewalld` rules.
+  See [Docker and ufw](/manuals/engine/network/packet-filtering-firewalls.md#docker-and-ufw) for details.
+- Docker supports only `iptables-nft` and `iptables-legacy`.
+  Rules created with `nft` are not supported on a system with Docker installed.
+  Use `iptables` or `ip6tables` and add rules to the `DOCKER-USER` chain.
+  See [Packet filtering and firewalls](/manuals/engine/network/packet-filtering-firewalls.md).
 
 ### OS requirements
 
-To install Docker Engine, you need the 64-bit version of one of these Debian
-versions:
+Docker Engine requires a 64-bit version of one of these Debian releases:
 
 - Debian Trixie 13 (testing)
 - Debian Bookworm 12 (stable)
@@ -51,13 +47,9 @@ and ppc64le (ppc64el) architectures.
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
-Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.
-
-Your Linux distribution may provide unofficial Docker packages, which may conflict
-with the official packages provided by Docker. You must uninstall these packages
-before you install the official version of Docker Engine.
-
-The unofficial packages to uninstall are:
+Uninstall unofficial or conflicting Docker packages provided
+by your Linux distribution before installing Docker Engine.
+Remove the following packages if present:
 
 - `docker.io`
 - `docker-compose`
@@ -75,12 +67,11 @@ Run the following command to uninstall all conflicting packages:
 $ for pkg in docker.io docker-doc docker-compose podman-docker containerd runc; do sudo apt-get remove $pkg; done
 ```
 
-`apt-get` might report that you have none of these packages installed.
+> [!NOTE]
+> `apt-get` might report that you have none of these packages installed.
+> Images, containers, volumes, and networks in `/var/lib/docker/` are not removed automatically.
 
-Images, containers, volumes, and networks stored in `/var/lib/docker/` aren't
-automatically removed when you uninstall Docker. If you want to start with a
-clean installation, and prefer to clean up any existing data, read the
-[uninstall Docker Engine](#uninstall-docker-engine) section.
+For a clean install, see [uninstall Docker Engine](#uninstall-docker-engine).
 
 ## Installation methods
 
@@ -135,7 +126,7 @@ Docker from the repository.
    > Replace this part with the codename of the corresponding Debian release,
    > such as `bookworm`.
 
-2. Install the Docker packages.
+1. Install the Docker packages.
 
    {{< tabs >}}
    {{< tab name="Latest" >}}
@@ -171,7 +162,7 @@ Docker from the repository.
    {{< /tab >}}
    {{< /tabs >}}
 
-3. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -192,19 +183,17 @@ choosing the new version you want to install.
 
 ### Install from a package
 
-If you can't use Docker's `apt` repository to install Docker Engine, you can
-download the `deb` file for your release and install it manually. You need to
-download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
+If you can't use the `apt` repository, download and install `.deb` files manually:
 
 <!-- markdownlint-disable-next-line -->
 1. Go to [`{{% param "download-url-base" %}}/dists/`]({{% param "download-url-base" %}}/dists/).
 
-2. Select your Debian version in the list.
+1. Select your Debian version in the list.
 
-3. Go to `pool/stable/` and select the applicable architecture (`amd64`,
+1. Go to `pool/stable/` and select the applicable architecture (`amd64`,
    `armhf`, `arm64`, or `s390x`).
 
-4. Download the following `deb` files for the Docker Engine, CLI, containerd,
+1. Download the following `deb` files for the Docker Engine, CLI, containerd,
    and Docker Compose packages:
 
    - `containerd.io_<version>_<arch>.deb`
@@ -213,7 +202,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    - `docker-buildx-plugin_<version>_<arch>.deb`
    - `docker-compose-plugin_<version>_<arch>.deb`
 
-5. Install the `.deb` packages. Update the paths in the following example to
+1. Install the `.deb` packages. Update the paths in the following example to
    where you downloaded the Docker packages.
 
    ```console
@@ -226,7 +215,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
 
    The Docker daemon starts automatically.
 
-6. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo service docker start
@@ -255,7 +244,7 @@ To upgrade Docker Engine, download the newer package files and repeat the
    $ sudo apt-get purge docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin docker-ce-rootless-extras
    ```
 
-2. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
+1. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
    aren't automatically removed. To delete all images, containers, and volumes:
 
    ```console
@@ -263,7 +252,7 @@ To upgrade Docker Engine, download the newer package files and repeat the
    $ sudo rm -rf /var/lib/containerd
    ```
 
-3. Remove source list and keyrings
+1. Remove source list and keyrings
 
    ```console
    $ sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/fedora.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/fedora.md
index a81766f0523..f1f760e4d82 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/fedora.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/fedora.md
@@ -15,27 +15,25 @@ aliases:
 download-url-base: https://download.docker.com/linux/fedora
 ---
 
-To get started with Docker Engine on Fedora, make sure you
-[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), and then follow the
-[installation steps](#installation-methods).
+To get started with Docker Engine on Fedora:
+
+- [Check prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+- [Follow the installation steps](#installation-methods)
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 ### OS requirements
 
-To install Docker Engine, you need a maintained version of one of the following
-Fedora versions:
+Docker Engine requires a maintained version of Fedora:
 
 - Fedora 42
 - Fedora 41
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
-Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.
-
-Your Linux distribution may provide unofficial Docker packages, which may conflict
-with the official packages provided by Docker. You must uninstall these packages
-before you install the official version of Docker Engine.
+Uninstall unofficial or conflicting Docker packages provided
+by your Linux distribution before installing Docker Engine.
+Remove the following packages if present:
 
 ```console
 $ sudo dnf remove docker \
@@ -141,7 +139,7 @@ $ sudo dnf-3 config-manager --add-repo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-
    {{< /tab >}}
    {{< /tabs >}}
 
-2. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine.
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -151,7 +149,7 @@ $ sudo dnf-3 config-manager --add-repo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-3. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -180,7 +178,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    and choose your version of Fedora. Then browse to `x86_64/stable/Packages/`
    and download the `.rpm` file for the Docker version you want to install.
 
-2. Install Docker Engine, changing the following path to the path where you downloaded
+1. Install Docker Engine, changing the following path to the path where you downloaded
    the Docker package.
 
    ```console
@@ -190,7 +188,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    Docker is installed but not started. The `docker` group is created, but no
    users are added to the group.
 
-3. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine.
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -200,7 +198,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-4. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -229,7 +227,7 @@ instead of `dnf install`, and point to the new files.
    $ sudo dnf remove docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin docker-ce-rootless-extras
    ```
 
-2. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
+1. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
    aren't automatically removed. To delete all images, containers, and volumes:
 
    ```console
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/raspberry-pi-os.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/raspberry-pi-os.md
index 1399c73ce07..15eaf34456d 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/raspberry-pi-os.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/raspberry-pi-os.md
@@ -51,11 +51,9 @@ To install Docker Engine, you need one of the following OS versions:
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
-Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.
-
-Your Linux distribution may provide unofficial Docker packages, which may conflict
-with the official packages provided by Docker. You must uninstall these packages
-before you install the official version of Docker Engine.
+Uninstall unofficial or conflicting Docker packages provided
+by your Linux distribution before installing Docker Engine.
+Remove the following packages if present:
 
 The unofficial packages to uninstall are:
 
@@ -132,7 +130,7 @@ Docker from the repository.
    ```console
    $ sudo apt-get install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin
    ```
-  
+
    {{< /tab >}}
    {{< tab name="Specific version" >}}
 
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/rhel.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/rhel.md
index f76d01be5ce..fa8545c3f6d 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/rhel.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/rhel.md
@@ -18,27 +18,25 @@ aliases:
 download-url-base: https://download.docker.com/linux/rhel
 ---
 
-To get started with Docker Engine on RHEL, make sure you
-[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), and then follow the
-[installation steps](#installation-methods).
+To get started with Docker Engine on RHEL:
+
+- [Check prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+- [Follow the installation steps](#installation-methods)
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 ### OS requirements
 
-To install Docker Engine, you need a maintained version of one of the following
-RHEL versions:
+Docker Engine requires a maintained version of RHEL:
 
 - RHEL 8
 - RHEL 9
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
-Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.
-
-Your Linux distribution may provide unofficial Docker packages, which may conflict
-with the official packages provided by Docker. You must uninstall these packages
-before you install the official version of Docker Engine.
+Uninstall unofficial or conflicting Docker packages provided
+by your Linux distribution before installing Docker Engine.
+Remove the following packages if present:
 
 ```console
 $ sudo dnf remove docker \
@@ -144,7 +142,7 @@ $ sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce
    {{< /tab >}}
    {{< /tabs >}}
 
-2. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine.
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -154,7 +152,7 @@ $ sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-3. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -181,12 +179,12 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
 <!-- markdownlint-disable-next-line -->
 1. Go to [{{% param "download-url-base" %}}/]({{% param "download-url-base" %}}/).
 
-2. Select your RHEL version in the list.
+1. Select your RHEL version in the list.
 
-3. Select the applicable architecture (`x86_64`, `aarch64`, or `s390x`), and
+1. Select the applicable architecture (`x86_64`, `aarch64`, or `s390x`), and
    then go to `stable/Packages/`.
 
-4. Download the following `rpm` files for the Docker Engine, CLI, containerd,
+1. Download the following `rpm` files for the Docker Engine, CLI, containerd,
    and Docker Compose packages:
 
    - `containerd.io-<version>.<arch>.rpm`
@@ -195,7 +193,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    - `docker-buildx-plugin-<version>.<arch>.rpm`
    - `docker-compose-plugin-<version>.<arch>.rpm`
 
-5. Install Docker Engine, changing the following path to the path where you downloaded
+1. Install Docker Engine, changing the following path to the path where you downloaded
    the packages.
 
    ```console
@@ -209,7 +207,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    Docker is installed but not started. The `docker` group is created, but no
    users are added to the group.
 
-6. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine.
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -219,7 +217,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-7. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -248,7 +246,7 @@ instead of `dnf install`, and point to the new files.
    $ sudo dnf remove docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin docker-ce-rootless-extras
    ```
 
-2. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
+1. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
    aren't automatically removed. To delete all images, containers, and volumes:
 
    ```console
diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/sles.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/sles.md
index d32163c93fa..f49068b1320 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/sles.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/sles.md
@@ -27,29 +27,22 @@ download-url-base: https://download.docker.com/linux/sles
 ---
 
 > [!NOTE]
->
-> The installation instructions on this page refer to packages for SLES on the
-> **s390x** architecture (IBM Z). Other architectures, including x86_64, aren't
-> supported for SLES.
+> These instructions are for SLES on the **s390x** architecture (IBM Z). Other architectures, including x86_64, are not supported for SLES.
 
-To get started with Docker Engine on SLES, make sure you
-[meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites), and then follow the
-[installation steps](#installation-methods).
+To get started with Docker Engine on SLES, first [meet the prerequisites](#prerequisites). Then follow the [installation steps](#installation-methods).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 ### OS requirements
 
-To install Docker Engine, you need a maintained version of one of the following
-SLES versions:
+You need a maintained version of one of these SLES versions:
 
 - SLES 15-SP4 on s390x (IBM Z)
 - SLES 15-SP5 on s390x (IBM Z)
 
-You must enable the [`SCC SUSE`](https://scc.suse.com/packages?name=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server&version=15.5&arch=s390x)
-repositories.
+Enable the [`SCC SUSE`](https://scc.suse.com/packages?name=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server&version=15.5&arch=s390x) repositories.
 
-You must add the [OpenSUSE `SELinux` repository](https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/security:/SELinux/). This repository is not added by default. Run the following commands to add it:
+Add the [OpenSUSE SELinux repository](https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/security:/SELinux/). This repository is not added by default. Run:
 
 ```console
 $ opensuse_repo="https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/security:/SELinux/openSUSE_Factory/security:SELinux.repo"
@@ -58,11 +51,9 @@ $ sudo zypper addrepo $opensuse_repo
 
 ### Uninstall old versions
 
-Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.
-
-Your Linux distribution may provide unofficial Docker packages, which may conflict
-with the official packages provided by Docker. You must uninstall these packages
-before you install the official version of Docker Engine.
+Uninstall unofficial or conflicting Docker packages provided
+by your Linux distribution before installing Docker Engine.
+Remove the following packages if present:
 
 ```console
 $ sudo zypper remove docker \
@@ -76,7 +67,7 @@ $ sudo zypper remove docker \
                   runc
 ```
 
-`zypper` might report that you have none of these packages installed.
+`zypper` might report that none of these packages are installed.
 
 Images, containers, volumes, and networks stored in `/var/lib/docker/` aren't
 automatically removed when you uninstall Docker.
@@ -139,7 +130,6 @@ $ sudo zypper addrepo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce.repo
 
    ```console
    $ sudo zypper search -s --match-exact docker-ce | sort -r
- 
      v  | docker-ce | package | 3:{{% param "docker_ce_version" %}}-1 | s390x | Docker CE Stable - s390x
      v  | docker-ce | package | 3:{{% param "docker_ce_version_prev" %}}-1 | s390x | Docker CE Stable - s390x
    ```
@@ -160,11 +150,11 @@ $ sudo zypper addrepo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce.repo
 
    This command installs Docker, but it doesn't start Docker. It also creates a
    `docker` group, however, it doesn't add any users to the group by default.
-  
+
    {{< /tab >}}
    {{< /tabs >}}
 
-2. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine.
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -174,7 +164,7 @@ $ sudo zypper addrepo {{% param "download-url-base" %}}/docker-ce.repo
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-3. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -203,7 +193,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    and choose your version of SLES. Then browse to `s390x/stable/Packages/`
    and download the `.rpm` file for the Docker version you want to install.
 
-2. Install Docker Engine, changing the following path to the path where you downloaded
+1. Install Docker Engine, changing the following path to the path where you downloaded
    the Docker package.
 
    ```console
@@ -213,7 +203,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    Docker is installed but not started. The `docker` group is created, but no
    users are added to the group.
 
-3. Start Docker Engine.
+1. Start Docker Engine.
 
    ```console
    $ sudo systemctl enable --now docker
@@ -223,7 +213,7 @@ download a new file each time you want to upgrade Docker Engine.
    boot your system. If you don't want Docker to start automatically, use `sudo
    systemctl start docker` instead.
 
-4. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
+1. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
@@ -252,7 +242,7 @@ instead of `zypper -y install`, and point to the new files.
    $ sudo zypper remove docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin docker-ce-rootless-extras
    ```
 
-2. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
+1. Images, containers, volumes, or custom configuration files on your host
    aren't automatically removed. To delete all images, containers, and volumes:
 
    ```console