diff --git a/doc/dev/decisionrecords/UseDecisionRecords.md b/doc/dev/decisionrecords/UseDecisionRecords.md
index 9635c36fe88..0cdca42e16d 100644
--- a/doc/dev/decisionrecords/UseDecisionRecords.md
+++ b/doc/dev/decisionrecords/UseDecisionRecords.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 An OTP Decision Record is a justified software design choice that addresses a significant
 functional or non-functional requirement. [Architectural Decision Records](https://adr.github.io/)
-is a similar concept,  but we have widened the scope to include any relevant decision about OTP
+is a similar concept, but we have widened the scope to include any relevant decision about OTP
 development.
 
 ## Process
diff --git a/doc/dev/decisionrecords/_TEMPLATE.md b/doc/dev/decisionrecords/_TEMPLATE.md
index b628d74c6a7..88c492ca2df 100644
--- a/doc/dev/decisionrecords/_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/doc/dev/decisionrecords/_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   document later. 
 -->
 
-Original pull-request: {#NNNN}
+Original pull request: {#NNNN}
 
 
 ### Context and Problem Statement
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Original pull-request: {#NNNN}
 
 - 
 
-### Decision & Consequences
+### Decision and Consequences
 
 <!-- Describes the effects of the change. What becomes easier? What will be more difficult? -->