diff --git a/chapters/annotations.tex b/chapters/annotations.tex
index 42f3b693d..a8510cdd1 100644
--- a/chapters/annotations.tex
+++ b/chapters/annotations.tex
@@ -1375,10 +1375,10 @@ \section{Annotations for the Graphical User Interface}\label{annotations-for-the
 
 If \lstinline!enable = false!, the input field may be disabled and no input can be given.
 
-If \lstinline!showStartAttribute = true! the dialog should allow the user to set the start-value and the \lstinline!fixed! attribute for the variable instead of the value of the variable.
+If \lstinline!showStartAttribute = true! the dialog should allow the user to set the \lstinline!start!- and \lstinline!fixed!-attributes for the variable instead of the value of the variable.
 
 \begin{nonnormative}
-The \lstinline!showStartAttribute = true! is primarily intended for non-parameter values and avoids introducing a separate parameter for the start-value of the variable.
+The \lstinline!showStartAttribute = true! is primarily intended for non-parameter values and avoids introducing a separate parameter for the \lstinline!start!-attribute of the variable.
 \end{nonnormative}
 
 If \lstinline!colorSelector = true!, it suggests the use of a color selector to pick an \textsc{rgb} color as a vector of three values in the range 0..255 (the color selector should be useable both for vectors of \lstinline!Integer! and \lstinline!Real!).
diff --git a/chapters/equations.tex b/chapters/equations.tex
index 73adc646e..57f4023b6 100644
--- a/chapters/equations.tex
+++ b/chapters/equations.tex
@@ -249,8 +249,9 @@ \subsubsection{Defining When-Equations by If-Expressions in Equality Equations}\
 are discrete-time expressions.
 \end{nonnormative}
 
-The start-values of the introduced \lstinline!Boolean! variables are defined by the taking the start-value of the when-condition, as above where \lstinline!b! is a parameter
-variable.  The start-value of the special functions \lstinline!initial!, \lstinline!terminal!, and \lstinline!sample! is \lstinline!false!.
+The start values of the introduced \lstinline!Boolean! variables are defined by the taking the start value of the when-condition, as above where \lstinline!b! is a parameter
+variable.
+The start value of the special functions \lstinline!initial!, \lstinline!terminal!, and \lstinline!sample! is \lstinline!false!.
 
 \subsubsection{Restrictions on Where a When-Equation may Occur}\label{restrictions-on-where-a-when-equation-may-occur}
 \begin{itemize}
@@ -767,7 +768,7 @@ \section{Initialization, initial equation, and initial algorithm}\label{initiali
   it can eliminate it (to avoid the introduction of many dummy variables \lstinline!pre(vc)!).
   \end{nonnormative}
 \item
-  Implicitly by using the \lstinline!start! attribute for variables with \lstinline!fixed = true!.  With \lstinline!start! given by \lstinline!startExpression!:
+  Implicitly by using the \lstinline!start!-attribute for variables with \lstinline!fixed = true!.  With \lstinline!start! given by \lstinline!startExpression!:
   \begin{itemize}
   \item
     For a non-discrete-time (that is continuous-time) \lstinline!Real! variable \lstinline!vc!, the equation \lstinline!vc = startExpression! is added to the initialization equations.
@@ -784,13 +785,11 @@ \section{Initialization, initial equation, and initial algorithm}\label{initiali
 \lstinline!start!-values of variables having \lstinline!fixed = false! can be used as initial guesses, in case iterative solvers are used in the initialization phase.
 
 \begin{nonnormative}
-In case of iterative solver failure, it is recommended to specially report those variables for which the solver needs an initial guess, but which only have the default
-value of the \lstinline!start! attribute as defined in \cref{predefined-types-and-classes}, since the lack of appropriate initial guesses is a likely cause of the solver failure.
+In case of iterative solver failure, it is recommended to specially report those variables for which the solver needs an initial guess, but which only have the default value of the \lstinline!start!-attribute as defined in \cref{predefined-types-and-classes}, since the lack of appropriate initial guesses is a likely cause of the solver failure.
 \end{nonnormative}
 
-If a parameter has a modifier for the \lstinline!start! attribute, does not have \lstinline!fixed = false!, and neither has a binding equation nor is part of a record having a binding equation,
-the modifier for the \lstinline!start! attribute can be used to add a parameter binding equation assigning the parameter to that \lstinline!start! value.  In this case a diagnostic message is
-recommended in a simulation model.
+If a parameter has a modifier for the \lstinline!start!-attribute, does not have \lstinline!fixed = false!, and neither has a binding equation nor is part of a record having a binding equation, the modifier for the \lstinline!start!-attribute can be used to add a parameter binding equation assigning the parameter to that \lstinline!start! value.
+In this case a diagnostic message is recommended in a simulation model.
 
 \begin{nonnormative}
 This is used in libraries to give non-zero defaults so that users can quickly combine models and simulate without setting parameters; but still easily find the parameters
@@ -926,23 +925,17 @@ \subsection{The Number of Equations Needed for Initialization}\label{the-number-
 diagnostics are given.
 \end{example}
 
-\subsection{Recommended selection of start-values}\label{recommended-selection-of-start-values}
+\subsection{Recommended selection of start-attributes}\label{recommended-selection-of-start-attributes}
 
-In general many variables have start-values that are not fixed and
-selecting a sub-set of these can give a consistent set of start-values
-close to the user-expectations. The following gives a non-normative
-procedure for finding such a sub-set.
+In general many variables have \lstinline!start!-attributes that are not fixed and selecting a sub-set of these can give a consistent set of start values close to the user-expectations.
+The following gives a non-normative procedure for finding such a sub-set.
 
 \begin{nonnormative}
-A model has a hierarchical component structure. Each component
-of a model can be given a unique model component hierarchy level number.
-The top level model has a level number of 1. The level number increases
-by 1 for each level down in the model component hierarchy. The model
-component hierarchy level number is used to give start values a
-confidence number, where a lower number means that the start value is
-more confident. Loosely, if the start value is set or modified on level
-i then the confidence number is i. If a start value is set by a possibly
-hierarchical modifier at the top level, then this start value has the
-highest confidence, namely 1 irrespectively on what level, the variable
-itself is declared.
+A model has a hierarchical component structure.
+Each component of a model can be given a unique model component hierarchy level number.
+The top level model has a level number of 1.
+The level number increases by 1 for each level down in the model component hierarchy.
+The model component hierarchy level number is used to give \lstinlin!start!-attribute a confidence number, where a lower number means that the \lstinlin!start!-attribute is more confident.
+Loosely, if the \lstinlin!start!-attribute is set or modified on level $i$ then the confidence number is $i$.
+If a \lstinlin!start!-attribute is set by a possibly hierarchical modifier at the top level, then this \lstinlin!start!-attribute has the highest confidence, namely 1 irrespectively on what level, the variable itself is declared.
 \end{nonnormative}
diff --git a/chapters/functions.tex b/chapters/functions.tex
index 4db90dceb..e57990e97 100644
--- a/chapters/functions.tex
+++ b/chapters/functions.tex
@@ -722,7 +722,7 @@ \subsection{Initialization and Binding Equations of Components in Functions}
   constants.
 \end{itemize}
 
-When a function is called components of a function do not have start-attributes.
+When a function is called, components of the function do not have \lstinline!start!-attributes.
 However, a binding equation\index{binding equation!in function} (\lstinline!= expression!) with an expression may be present for a component.
 \begin{nonnormative}
 \firstuse{Declaration assignments}\index{declaration assignment (deprecated)} of the form \lstinline!:= expression! are deprecated, but otherwise identical to binding equations.
diff --git a/chapters/inheritance.tex b/chapters/inheritance.tex
index 6a576d9fe..0ad1adbd5 100644
--- a/chapters/inheritance.tex
+++ b/chapters/inheritance.tex
@@ -260,11 +260,8 @@ \section{Modifications}\label{modifications}
   Extends-clauses.
 \end{itemize}
 
-A modifier modifies one or more declarations from a class by changing
-some aspect(s) of the declarations. The most common kind of modifier
-just changes the \emph{default value} or the \emph{start value} in a
-binding equation; the value and/or start-value should be compatible with
-the variable according to \cref{type-compatible-expressions}.
+A modifier modifies one or more declarations from a class by changing some aspect(s) of the declarations.
+The most common kind of modifier just changes the \emph{default value} or the \lstinline!start!-attribute} in a binding equation; the value and/or \lstinline!start!-attribute should be compatible with the variable according to \cref{type-compatible-expressions}.
 
 An \firstuse{element modification}\index{element modification} overrides the declaration equation in the class used by the instance generated by the modified element.
 
diff --git a/chapters/introduction.tex b/chapters/introduction.tex
index 3c86664ac..1e4c7de60 100644
--- a/chapters/introduction.tex
+++ b/chapters/introduction.tex
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ \section{Scope of the Specification}\label{scope-of-the-specification}
 \end{itemize}
 
 Therefore, a flat hybrid DAE is seen as a set of equations where some of the equations are only conditionally evaluated.
-Initial setup of the model is specified using start-values and equations that hold only during initialization.
+Initial setup of the model is specified using \lstinline!start!-attributes and equations that hold only during initialization.
 
 A Modelica class may also contain annotations, i.e.\ formal comments,
 which specify graphical representations of the class (icon and diagram),
diff --git a/chapters/operatorsandexpressions.tex b/chapters/operatorsandexpressions.tex
index 6dea1114d..eea218c54 100644
--- a/chapters/operatorsandexpressions.tex
+++ b/chapters/operatorsandexpressions.tex
@@ -332,8 +332,7 @@ \subsection{Built-in Variable time}\label{built-in-variable-time}
                  final unit = "s");
 \end{lstlisting}
 
-The value of the \lstinline!start! attribute of \lstinline!time! is set to the time instant at
-which the simulation is started.
+The value of the \lstinline!start!-attribute of \lstinline!time! is set to the time instant at which the simulation is started.
 
 \begin{example}
 \begin{lstlisting}[language=modelica]
diff --git a/chapters/revisions.tex b/chapters/revisions.tex
index afa32a00e..5161236e3 100644
--- a/chapters/revisions.tex
+++ b/chapters/revisions.tex
@@ -608,7 +608,7 @@ \subsection{Main changes in Modelica 3.4}\label{main-changes-in-modelica-3-4}
   Further clarified \lstinline!initial()! for when-clauses, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}, and indicated that this appendix is not normative.
   Ticket \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1852}{\#1852}.
 \item
-  Clarified using \lstinline!start! attribute for parameters, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}. Ticket
+  Clarified using \lstinline!start!-attribute for parameters, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}. Ticket
   \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/2136}{\#2136}.
 \item
   Clarified that states for first order ODE, \cref{the-number-of-equations-needed-for-initialization}. Ticket
@@ -941,9 +941,8 @@ \subsection{Main changes in Modelica 3.3 Revision 1}\label{main-changes-in-model
   Clarified \lstinline!reinit! during initialization, \cref{reinit} \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}.
   Ticket \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1372}{\#1372}.
 \item
-  Clarified using start-values as guess-values; \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}. Tickets
-  \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1133}{\#1133},
-  \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1246}{\#1246}.
+  Clarified using \lstinline!start!-attributes as guess-values; \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}.
+  Tickets \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1133}{\#1133}, \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1246}{\#1246}.
 \item
   Clarified allowed use of variables in expandable connectors; \cref{expandable-connectors}. Ticket
   \href{https://github.com/modelica/ModelicaSpecification/issues/1279}{\#1279}.
@@ -1092,11 +1091,9 @@ \subsection{Main changes in Modelica 3.3}\label{main-changes-in-modelica-3-3}
 \item
   Possible to call a function through an instance name, \cref{composite-name-lookup}.
 \item
-  Can use the start-value for a parameter to give a non-zero default
-  that should be changed, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}.
+  Can use the \lstinline!start!-attribute for a parameter to give a non-zero default that should be changed, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}.
 \item
-  A recommened procedure for priority between initial values have been
-  added, \cref{recommended-selection-of-start-values}.
+  A recommened procedure for priority between initial values have been added, \cref{recommended-selection-of-start-attributes}.
 \item
   Functions can be defined without algorithm-section, \cref{function-as-a-specialized-class}.
 \item
diff --git a/chapters/statements.tex b/chapters/statements.tex
index 960508b20..0f9392630 100644
--- a/chapters/statements.tex
+++ b/chapters/statements.tex
@@ -37,17 +37,13 @@ \subsection{Execution of an algorithm in a model}\label{execution-of-an-algorith
 \lstinline!:=! are initialized (at least conceptually):
 \begin{itemize}
 \item
-  A continuous-time variable is initialized with its start value (i.e.\ the
-  value of the \lstinline!start! attribute).
+  A continuous-time variable is initialized with the value of its \lstinline!start!-attribute.
 \item
   A discrete-time variable \lstinline!v! is initialized with \lstinline!pre(v)!.
 \item
-  If at least one element of an array appears on the left hand side of
-  the assignment operator, then the complete array is initialized in
-  this algorithm section.
+  If at least one element of an array appears on the left hand side of the assignment operator, then the complete array is initialized in this algorithm section.
 \item
-  A parameter assigned in an initial algorithm, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm},
-  is initialized with its start-value (i.e.\ the value of the \lstinline!start! attribute).
+  A parameter assigned in an initial algorithm, \cref{initialization-initial-equation-and-initial-algorithm}, is initialized with the value of its \lstinline!start!-attribute.
 \end{itemize}
 
 \begin{nonnormative}