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"If you really need to do so, change it back as soon as possible"

English Language & Usage Asked on December 11, 2020

The default value of X is "Off" and it’s generally discouraged to change it. If you really need to do so, change it back as soon as possible.

to do so refers to the act of changing the value of X from "Off" to something different, presumably "On". That is:

The default value of X is "Off" and it’s generally discouraged to change it. If you really need to do so, change it back as soon as possible. (Correct)

However, it could be misunderstood as "If you really want to change it back – don’t hesitate to change it back."

The default value of X is "Off" and it’s generally discouraged to change it. If you really need to do so, change it back as soon as possible. (Wrong)

How to remove this ambiguity?

One Answer

I suggest "The default value of X is "Off" and it's generally discouraged to change it. If you really need to change it, reverse your change as soon as possible."

Answered by Anton on December 11, 2020

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