diff --git a/dev_docs/RELEASES.md b/dev_docs/RELEASES.md
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--- a/dev_docs/RELEASES.md
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@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@ For patch releases, only the version on the existing major and minor version bra
 
 * Trigger release workflow manually
   * For **patch releases**: run the [`run-patch-release`](https://github.com/elastic/apm-server/actions/workflows/run-patch-release.yml) workflow.  
-    This workflow will: create the release branch; update version across codebase; commit and create PR targetting release branch.  
+    This workflow will: create the release branch; update version across codebase; commit and create PR targeting the release branch.
     Release notes for patch releases must be manually added:
     * Add a new section to the existing release notes file ([Sample PR](https://github.com/elastic/apm-server/pull/12680)).
-    * Review the [changelogs/head](https://github.com/elastic/apm-server/tree/main/changelogs/head.asciidoc) file and move all relevant release notes from `head.asciidoc` to `release_version.asciidoc`. If changes do not apply to the version being released, keep them in the `head.asciidoc` file.
+    * Review the [changelogs/head](https://github.com/elastic/apm-server/tree/main/changelogs/head.asciidoc) file and move relevant changelog entries from `head.asciidoc` to `release_version.asciidoc` if the change is backported to release_version. If changes do not apply to the version being released, keep them in the `head.asciidoc` file.
     * Review the commits in the release to ensure all changes are reflected in the release notes.
     * Add your PR to the documentation release issue ([Sample Issue](https://github.com/elastic/dev/issues/2485)).
   * For **minor releases**: run the [`run-minor-release`](https://github.com/elastic/apm-server/actions/workflows/run-minor-release.yml) workflow.