diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst
index 846912899..9a6c8dfd7 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Install XBlock Prerequisites:
 
-################################
+############################
 Install XBlock Prerequisites
-################################
+############################
 
 To build an XBlock, you must have the following tools on your computer.
 
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ To build an XBlock, you must have the following tools on your computer.
  :depth: 1
 
 
-***********
+**********
 Python 3.8
-***********
+**********
 
 To run the a virtual environment and the XBlock SDK, and to build an XBlock,
 you must have Python 3.8 installed on your computer.
@@ -21,11 +21,11 @@ you must have Python 3.8 installed on your computer.
 `Download Python`_ for your operating system and follow the installation
 instructions.
 
-****
+***
 Git
-****
+***
 
-EdX repositories, including XBlock and the XBlock SDK, are stored on GitHub.
+Open edX repositories, including XBlock and the XBlock SDK, are stored on GitHub.
 
 To build your own XBlock, and to deploy it later, you must use Git for source
 control.
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ control.
 If you do not have Git installed, or you are are unfamiliar with the tool, see
 the `GitHub Help`_.
 
-************************
+*********************
 A Virtual Environment
-************************
+*********************
 
 It is recommended that you develop your XBlock using a Python virtual
 environment. A virtual environment is a tool to keep the dependencies required
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst
index 510e69692..8d6d2eef7 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Set Up the XBlock Software Development Kit:
 
-###########################################
+##########################################
 Set Up the XBlock Software Development Kit
-###########################################
+##########################################
 
 Before you continue, make sure that you are familiar with the subjects in the
 :ref:`Install XBlock Prerequisites` section.
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ SDK`_ in a virtual environment. To do this, complete the following steps.
  :local:
  :depth: 1
 
-********************************************
+**********************************
 Create a Directory for XBlock Work
-********************************************
+**********************************
 
 It is recommended that you create a directory in which to store all your XBlock
 work, including a virtual environment, the XBlock SDK, and the XBlocks you
@@ -38,11 +38,12 @@ develop.
 
 .. _Create and Activate the Virtual Environment:
 
-********************************************
+*******************************************
 Create and Activate the Virtual Environment
-********************************************
+*******************************************
 
-You must have a virtual environment tool installed on your computer. For more information, see :ref:`Install XBlock Prerequisites`.
+You must have a virtual environment tool installed on your computer. For more
+information, see :ref:`Install XBlock Prerequisites`.
 
 Then create the virtual environment in your ``xblock_development`` directory.
 
@@ -68,6 +69,8 @@ Then create the virtual environment in your ``xblock_development`` directory.
 
 .. include:: ../reusable/clone_sdk.rst
 
-When the requirements are installed, you are in the ``xblock_development`` directory, which contains the ``venv`` and ``xblock-sdk`` subdirectories. You can now :ref:`create your first XBlock <Create Your First XBlock>`.
+When the requirements are installed, you are in the ``xblock_development``
+directory, which contains the ``venv`` and ``xblock-sdk`` subdirectories. You
+can now :ref:`create your first XBlock <Create Your First XBlock>`.
 
 .. include:: ../../links.rst