diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/management/lots_serial_numbers/serial_numbers.rst b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/management/lots_serial_numbers/serial_numbers.rst
index 7c6c2b443..685103bd4 100644
--- a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/management/lots_serial_numbers/serial_numbers.rst
+++ b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/management/lots_serial_numbers/serial_numbers.rst
@@ -92,9 +92,9 @@ serial number.
 Manage serial numbers for shipping and receiving
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-Serial numbers can be assigned for both **incoming** and **outgoing** goods. For incoming goods, lot
-numbers are assigned directly on the purchase order form. For outgoing goods, lot numbers are
-assigned directly on the sales order form.
+Serial numbers can be assigned for both **incoming** and **outgoing** goods. For incoming goods,
+serial numbers are assigned directly on the purchase order form. For outgoing goods, serial numbers
+are assigned directly on the sales order form.
 
 Manage serial numbers on receipts
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