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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 
 <p>
-  Ardour offers two modes for connecting automation points: <kbd
+  Ardour offers two modes for connecting automation control points: <kbd
   class=menu>Discrete</kbd> and <kbd class=menu>Linear</kbd>. To change the mode
   right click on the automation lane header and choose your mode from the mode
   menu.
@@ -21,4 +21,7 @@
   <kbd class=menu>Linear</kbd> mode has straight lines betwen each point on the
   automation track. This is useful when you want gradual shifts in your
   automation lanes, such as gradual increase in volume on the fader.
+
+  Linear is the default mode for most automation lanes created via mouse input
+  (versus recording via MIDI).
 </p>