Minor changes to text to appease Acrolinx in vscloud-overview.md

Author: evanwindom

subscriptions/vscloud-overview.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Purchase Visual Studio cloud subscriptions
 author: evanwindom
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 03/05/2024
+ms.date: 03/06/2024
 ms.topic: overview
 description: Purchase (rent) Visual Studio Professional or Visual Studio Enterprise on a month-to-month or annual basis, with no long-term contract.
 ---
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ description: Purchase (rent) Visual Studio Professional or Visual Studio Enterpr
 
 You can buy [Visual Studio Professional and Visual Studio Enterprise subscriptions](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) from the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com). These subscriptions are called **"cloud subscriptions"**.
 
-[Compare cloud subscription benefits and pricing](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/)
+[Compare cloud subscription benefits and pricing](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There'll be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio. You can still purchase new monthly cloud subscriptions.
@@ -33,13 +33,13 @@ You need to be a contributor or higher for an Azure subscription that was create
 
 3. Select the Azure subscription to use for billing. You can create a new Azure subscription if you don't have one.
     > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
-    > ![Select Azure subscription for billing](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/buy-vs-sub-Azure-sub.png "Screenshot of the monthly subscription purchase dialog.  The Billing blade is selected.")
+    > ![Select Azure subscription for billing](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/buy-vs-sub-Azure-sub.png "Screenshot of the monthly subscription purchase dialog. The Billing blade is selected.")
 
 4. Select the number of subscriptions to buy.
     > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
-    > ![Select number of subscriptions](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/buy-vs-sub-users.png "Screenshot of the monthly subscription purchase dialog.  The Continue button is highlighted.")
+    > ![Select number of subscriptions](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/buy-vs-sub-users.png "Screenshot of the monthly subscription purchase dialog. The Continue button is highlighted.")
 
-    If you don't want subscriptions assigned to yourself, clear **Assign this subscription to me**.
+   If you don't want subscriptions assigned to yourself, clear **Assign this subscription to me**.
 
 5. Confirm and finish your purchase. If you assigned a subscription to yourself, you can visit the [Visual Studio subscription portal](https://my.visualstudio.com)
 to start downloading software and using other subscriber benefits.
@@ -50,97 +50,97 @@ to start downloading software and using other subscriber benefits.
 6. Select **View my subscription** to open the subscription portal and begin using your subscription.
 
 If you purchased more than one subscription, you can proceed to the
-    [Visual Studio Subscriptions Admin portal](https://manage.visualstudio.com) to assign subscriptions to others.  You may need to [add your new subscriptions](add-monthly-subs.md) to the Admin Portal if this purchase is your first.
+    [Visual Studio Subscriptions Admin portal](https://manage.visualstudio.com) to assign subscriptions to others. You might need to [add your new subscriptions](add-monthly-subs.md) to the Admin Portal if this purchase is your first.
 
 > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
 > ![Assign subscriptions to others](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/buy-vs-sub-success-many.png "Screenshot of a monthly subscription purchase dialog. 'Assign to users' button is highlighted.")
 
 > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
-> ![View subscriptions](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/assign-subscriptions.png "Screenshot of the Visual Studio subscriptions management portal.  The Add blade is highlighted. Select 'Add' to assign subscriptions to users.")
+> ![View subscriptions](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/assign-subscriptions.png "Screenshot of the Visual Studio subscriptions management portal. The Add blade is highlighted. Select 'Add' to assign subscriptions to users.")
 
-## <a name="manage-subscriptions"></a>Cancel renewals of cloud subscriptions you've purchased
+## <a name="manage-subscriptions"></a>Cancel renewals of cloud subscriptions you previously purchased
 
-To cancel subscriptions, you just need to set the number of subscriptions for your agreement to zero (0).  Follow these steps to reduce the number of subscriptions:
-1. Sign in to <https://manage.visualstudio.com>
+To cancel subscriptions, you just need to set the number of subscriptions for your agreement to zero (0). Follow these steps to reduce the number of subscriptions:
+1. Sign in to <https://manage.visualstudio.com>.
 1. If you have more than one agreement, choose the desired agreement from the drop-down list.
-1. Select the **Overview** icon at the top left to display information about your subscriptions.  
+1. Select the **Overview** icon at the top left to display information about your subscriptions. 
 > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
-> ![Display subscription overview](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/overview-button.png "Screenshot showing the Visual Studio subscriptions management portal.  The Overview button at the top left is highlighted.")
+> ![Display subscription overview](_img/buy-vs-subscriptions/overview-button.png "Screenshot showing the Visual Studio subscriptions management portal. The Overview button at the top left is highlighted.")
 
-4. Locate the entry for the subscriptions you wish to cancel, and select **Change quantity**.
+1. Locate the entry for the subscriptions you wish to cancel, and select **Change quantity**.
 1. Set the quantity to zero (0). 
-Your subscriptions remain in place until their scheduled billing date, but don't renew when the billing date is reached.   
+Your subscriptions remain in place until their scheduled billing date, but don't renew when the billing date is reached. 
 
 ## Frequently asked questions
 
 This section discusses questions related to the fact that Microsoft is no longer offering annual cloud subscriptions. 
 
 ### For new customers:
 
-#### Q:  I was considering the Annual Cloud subscription, and now I can’t find it.  What should I do?
+#### Q: I was considering the Annual Cloud subscription, and now I can’t find it.  What should I do?
 
 A: Microsoft is no longer offering annual cloud subscriptions. Go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) for other purchasing options.
 
 #### Q: What purchasing options are available to me?
 
-A:  We provide monthly subscriptions and standard subscriptions in our direct sales channels. For more information, check out [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
+A: We provide monthly subscriptions and standard subscriptions in our direct sales channels. For more information, check out [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
 There are also many options through our volume licensing program. You can research the options and prices on
 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/how-to-buy/how-to-buy](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/how-to-buy/how-to-buy).
 
 #### Q: The price for a retail subscription is higher. What extra benefits am I receiving?
 
-A:  You receive perpetual license rights for the Visual Studio IDE that came with the subscription. When it's time to renew, you only pay the software assurance price, which is lower.
+A: You receive perpetual license rights for the Visual Studio IDE that came with the subscription. When it's time to renew, you only pay the software assurance price, which is lower.
 
 ### For existing annual cloud subscribers
 
-#### Q:  How does the end of annual cloud subscription sales affect me?
+#### Q: How does the end of annual cloud subscription sales affect me?
 
-A:  This change won't affect existing subscribers.
+A: This change doesn't affect existing subscribers.
 
-#### Q:  Do I need to do anything as a result of these changes?
+#### Q: Do I need to do anything as a result of these changes?
 
-A:  No.  Your subscriptions remain in place and you are able to manage them as you do today.
+A: No. Your subscriptions remain in place and you're able to manage them as you do today.
 
 #### Q: What if I want to increase the number of subscriptions for my customers?
 
-A: Annual subscriptions that are purchased during a given month are charged immediately for a full year and are valid for a full year. So, you can modify the number of licenses only in the current month of purchase (they'll be valid for one year and charged for one year). Outside of the month of purchase, it's no longer possible to increase the number of subscriptions.
+A: Annual subscriptions that are purchased during a given month are charged immediately for a full year and are valid for a full year. So, you can modify the number of licenses only in the current month of purchase (they are valid for one year and charged for one year). Outside of the month of purchase, it's no longer possible to increase the number of subscriptions.
 
 #### Q: What if I want to decrease the number of subscriptions for my customers?
 
-A: Your admin can still decrease the number of subscriptions by visiting https://manage.visualstudio.com and following the instructions in this article to decrease subscription counts. The system *won't* generate a pro-rated credit. For a refund, you need to contact the Azure billing team.
+A: Your admin can still decrease the number of subscriptions by visiting https://manage.visualstudio.com and following the instructions in this article to decrease subscription counts. The system *doesn't* generate a pro-rated credit. For a refund, you need to contact the Azure billing team.
 
 #### Q: If I cancel my subscription, can I buy another Annual Cloud subscription later?
 
-A:  Although you won't be able to buy another Cloud Annual subscription, there are many options to purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions.  Learn more at [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
+A: Although you aren't able to buy another Cloud Annual subscription, there are many options to purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions. Learn more at [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
 
 ### For Cloud Solution Providers (CSP)
 
-#### Q: How will this change affect my customers?
+#### Q: How does this change affect my customers?
 
-A:  Your customers won't be able to purchase new Visual Studio Cloud Annual subscriptions.
+A: Your customers aren't able to purchase new Visual Studio Cloud Annual subscriptions.
 
 #### Q: Do my customers need to do anything because of these changes?
 
-A:  Existing customers won't be impacted. New customers need to decide whether they want to purchase Visual Studio Monthly subscriptions or go to another channel such as volume licensing to purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions.
+A: Existing customers aren't impacted. New customers need to decide whether they want to purchase Visual Studio Monthly subscriptions or go to another channel such as volume licensing to purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions.
 
 #### Q: What if I want to increase the number of subscriptions for my customers?
 
-A: Annual subscriptions purchased during a given month are charged immediately for a full year and are valid for a full year. For that reason, your admin can only modify the number of licenses in the current month of purchase (they'll be valid for one year and charged for one year). Outside of the month of purchase it's no longer possible to increase the number of subscriptions.
+A: Annual subscriptions purchased during a given month are charged immediately for a full year and are valid for a full year. For that reason, your admin can only modify the number of licenses in the current month of purchase (they are valid for one year and charged for one year). Outside of the month of purchase it's no longer possible to increase the number of subscriptions.
 
 #### Q: What if I want to decrease the number of subscriptions for my customers?
 
-A:  Your admin can still decrease the number of subscriptions by visiting [https://manage.visualstudio.com](https://manage.visualstudio.com) and following the instructions in this article to decrease subscription counts. The system **won't** generate a pro-rated credit. For a refund, you need to contact the Azure billing team.
+A: Your admin can still decrease the number of subscriptions by visiting [https://manage.visualstudio.com](https://manage.visualstudio.com) and following the instructions in this article to decrease subscription counts. The system **won't** generate a pro-rated credit. For a refund, you need to contact the Azure billing team.
 
 #### Q: If my customers cancel their subscriptions, can more Annual Cloud subscriptions later?
 
-A:  Although they won't be able to buy another Cloud Annual subscription, there are many options to purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions.  Learn more at [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
+A: Although they aren't able to buy another Cloud Annual subscription, there are many options to purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions. Learn more at [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/).
 
 ## Related resources
 
 + [Visual Studio Subscriptions Admin portal](https://manage.visualstudio.com/)
 + [Visual Studio cloud subscription billing FAQ](vscloud-billing-faq.yml)
 + [Visual Studio cloud subscription purchasing for CSPs](vscloud-csp.md)
-+ For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, see Visual Studio [Subscriptions Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/support/)
++ For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, see Visual Studio [Subscriptions Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/support/)
 
 ## See also
 
@@ -151,6 +151,6 @@ A:  Although they won't be able to buy another Cloud Annual subscription, there
 
 ## Next steps
 
-Buy cloud subscriptions
+Buy cloud subscriptions.
 + [Visual Studio Professional monthly](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms.vs-professional-monthly)
 + [Visual Studio Enterprise monthly](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms.vs-enterprise-monthly)