diff --git a/doc/2-interface/README.md b/doc/2-interface/README.md
index 3d6067af..c4a37532 100644
--- a/doc/2-interface/README.md
+++ b/doc/2-interface/README.md
@@ -6,9 +6,14 @@ the default layout of Furnace is depicted below.
 
 ![interface](interface1.png)
 
-primary topics:
+## general info
 
+- [UI components](components.md): recommended reading for all!
+- [global keyboard shortcuts](keyboard.md)
 - [menu bar](menu-bar.md)
+
+## primary windows
+
 - [order list](order-list.md)
 - [play/edit controls](play-edit-controls.md)
 - [instrument/wavetable/sample list](asset-list.md)
@@ -19,7 +24,7 @@ primary topics:
 - [wavetable editor](../5-wave/README.md)
 - [sample editor](../6-sample/README.md)
 
-advanced topics:
+## advanced topics
 
 - [mixer](../8-advanced/mixer.md)
 - [grooves](../8-advanced/grooves.md)
@@ -36,9 +41,7 @@ advanced topics:
 - [log viewer](../8-advanced/log-viewer.md)
 - [statistics](../8-advanced/stats.md)
 
-other topics:
+## other topics
 
-- [settings](../2-interface/settings.md)
-- [UI components](components.md)
-- [global keyboard shortcuts](keyboard.md)
 - [basic mode](basic-mode.md)
+- [settings](../2-interface/settings.md)
diff --git a/doc/2-interface/components.md b/doc/2-interface/components.md
index c2fce999..7182138e 100644
--- a/doc/2-interface/components.md
+++ b/doc/2-interface/components.md
@@ -1,6 +1,35 @@
 # UI components
 
-the user interface consists of several components. this paper describes some of them.
+the user interface consists of several kinds of components, some of which benefit from explanation.
+
+## text fields
+
+text fields are able to hold... text.
+
+click on a text field to start editing, and click away to stop editing.
+
+the following keyboard shortcuts work while on a text field:
+
+- `Ctrl-X`: cut
+- `Ctrl-C`: copy
+- `Ctrl-V`: paste
+- `Ctrl-A`: select all
+
+(replace Ctrl with Command on macOS)
+
+## number input fields
+
+these work similar to text fields, but you may only input numbers.
+
+they also usually have `+` and `-` buttons which allow you to increase/decrease the amount when clicked (and rapidly do so when click-holding).
+
+## sliders
+
+sliders are used for controlling values in a quick manner by being dragged.
+
+using the scroll wheel while holding Ctrl will change the slider's value by small amounts.
+
+right-clicking or Ctrl-clicking or a slider (Command-click on macOS) will turn it into a number input field for a short period of time, allowing you to input precise values.
 
 ## windows
 
@@ -16,7 +45,7 @@ to resize a window, drag the bottom right corner (marked by a triangular tab) or
 to collapse a window, click on the triangle in the title bar.
 clicking again expands it.
 
-to close a window, click on the `X` at the top right corner.
+to close a window, click on the `X` at the top right corner, or select it from the "window" menu.
 
 ### arrangement and docking
 
@@ -55,30 +84,3 @@ selecting this option will hide the tab bar of that window.
 to bring it back, click on the top left corner.
 
 to undock a window, drag its tab away from where it is docked. then it will be floating again.
-
-## text fields
-
-text fields are able to hold... text.
-
-click on a text field to start editing, and click away to stop editing.
-
-the following keyboard shortcuts work while on a text field:
-
-- `Ctrl-X`: cut
-- `Ctrl-C`: copy
-- `Ctrl-V`: paste
-- `Ctrl-A`: select all
-
-(replace Ctrl with Command on macOS)
-
-## number input fields
-
-these work similar to text fields, but you may only input numbers.
-
-they also usually have two buttons which allow you to increase/decrease the amount when clicked (and rapidly do so when click-holding).
-
-## sliders
-
-sliders are used for controlling values in a quick manner by being dragged.
-
-alternatively, right-clicking or Ctrl-clicking or a slider (Command-click on macOS) will turn it into a number input field for a short period of time, allowing you to input fine values.