diff --git a/rippled-example.cfg b/rippled-example.cfg
index 54191e8b5..b2c683117 100644
--- a/rippled-example.cfg
+++ b/rippled-example.cfg
@@ -137,8 +137,8 @@
 #   This is not needed if the chain includes it.
 #
 # [websocket_ssl_chain]:
-#   If you need a certificate chain, specify the path to the certificate chain here.
-#   The chain may include the end certificate.
+#   If you need a certificate chain, specify the path to the certificate chain
+#   here.  The chain may include the end certificate.
 #
 # [validation_seed]:
 #   To perform validation, this section should contain either a validation seed
@@ -150,9 +150,12 @@
 #              shfArahZT9Q9ckTf3s1psJ7C7qzVN
 #
 # [node_seed]:
-#   To force a particular node seed or key, the key can be set here.  The
-#   format is the same as the validation_seed field. The need is used for
-#   clustering.  Node seeds start with an 's'.
+#   This is used for clustering. To force a particular node seed or key, the
+#   key can be set here.  The format is the same as the validation_seed field.
+#   To obtain a validation seed, use the validation_create command.
+#
+#   Examples:  RASH BUSH MILK LOOK BAD BRIM AVID GAFF BAIT ROT POD LOVE
+#              shfArahZT9Q9ckTf3s1psJ7C7qzVN
 #
 # [cluster_nodes]:
 #   To extend full trust to other nodes, place their node public keys here.
@@ -163,7 +166,7 @@
 #   The number of past ledgers to acquire on server startup and the minimum to
 #   maintain while running.
 #
-#   To serve clients, servers need historical ledger data.  Servers that don't
+#   To serve clients, servers need historical ledger data. Servers that don't
 #   need to serve clients can set this to "none".  Servers that want complete
 #   history can set this to "full".
 #