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Author: ethanpalm

organize/mintignore.mdx

@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ The `.mintignore` file allows you to exclude specific files and directories from
 
 Use `.mintignore` to keep drafts, internal notes, and source files out of your public documentation while maintaining them in your repository.
 
-## Creating a .mintignore file
+## Create a .mintignore file
 
-Create a `.mintignore` file in the root of your docs directory. This file uses the same pattern syntax as `.gitignore`, making it familiar and easy to configure.
+Create a `.mintignore` file in the root of your docs directory. This file uses the same pattern syntax as `.gitignore`.
 
 ```plaintext .mintignore
 # Exclude draft documents
@@ -24,20 +24,20 @@ internal/
 private-notes.md
 ```
 
-When Mintlify builds your documentation, it reads the `.mintignore` file and excludes any matching files or directories from processing. Excluded files:
+When Mintlify builds your documentation, it reads the `.mintignore` file and excludes any matching files or directories from processing.
 
-- Won't appear in your published documentation
-- Won't be indexed for search
-- Won't be accessible to visitors
+Excluded files:
+- Don't appear in your published documentation.
+- Aren't indexed for search.
+- Aren't accessible to visitors.
 
 <Note>
-  Unlike [hidden pages](/organize/hidden-pages), files excluded by `.mintignore`
-  are completely removed from your site and cannot be accessed by URL.
+  Unlike [hidden pages](/organize/hidden-pages), files excluded by `.mintignore` are completely removed from your site and cannot be accessed by URL.
 </Note>
 
 ## Pattern syntax
 
-The `.mintignore` file follows `.gitignore` syntax. Here are common patterns:
+The `.mintignore` file follows `.gitignore` syntax. Some common patterns include:
 
 | Pattern            | Description                                    |
 | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |