diff --git a/.github/workflows/test.yml b/.github/workflows/test.yml
index db5d31c..04d6d61 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test.yml
@@ -20,9 +20,13 @@ jobs:
           python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: |
+          # begin-snippet: install_prereqs
           python -m pip install --upgrade pip
           pip install tox
-          pip install pytest
+          pip install pytest 
+          # end-snippet
       - name: Test
         run: |
+        # begin-snippet: run_tests
           tox -e py  # Run tox using the version of Python in `PATH`
+        # end-snippet
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e2ea726..bea2849 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -313,9 +313,14 @@ The best way to contribute is to [join our weekly mob/ensemble](./docs/Contribut
 
 Pull requests are welcomed, particularly those accompanied by automated tests.
 
-To run the self-tests, install pytest and tox, then execute
+To run the self-tests:
+#### 1. setup
 
-    python -m tox
+ snippet: install_prereqs
+
+ #### 2. run 
+ 
+ snippet: run_tests
 
 This will run the self-tests on several python versions. We support python 3.8 and above.
 
diff --git a/TODO.md b/TODO.md
index 5394b40..ed6de38 100644
--- a/TODO.md
+++ b/TODO.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ notes:
 Possible problem:
 we have linked the Execute command and the _____
 when you run it
- there is the part oabout how to execute
+ there is the part about how to execute
  and there is ANOTHER part
 that shows you the specific command that you ar trying to verify
 it is not obvious how they are used
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ REALIZATION:
 Executatlbe command class is an Executable COmmand class    and
 _____ (put it in the chat Lev)
 
-QUESTIO
+QUESTION
 How to connect a Jetbrains product to a remote workspace.
 5. Mr job - need to be able to test against more than one line in a file.
 1. PR to mobti.me to make ding the default