diff --git a/lib/livebook/notebook/explore/elixir_and_livebook.livemd b/lib/livebook/notebook/explore/elixir_and_livebook.livemd
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--- a/lib/livebook/notebook/explore/elixir_and_livebook.livemd
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@@ -4,12 +4,7 @@
In this notebook, we will explore some unique features when
using Elixir and Livebook together, such as inputs, autocompletion,
-and more. To get started, execute the cell below so we can get
-the Elixir runtime up and running:
-
-```elixir
-"Hello world"
-```
+and more.
If you are not familiar with Elixir, there is a fast paced
introduction to the language in the [Distributed portals with
@@ -21,9 +16,16 @@ Let's move on.
## Autocompletion
Elixir code cells also support autocompletion by
-pressing ctrl + ␣. Try it out by
-autocompleting the code below to `System.version()`. First put
-the cursor after the `.` below and
+pressing ctrl + ␣. The runtime must
+have started for autocompletion to work. A simple way to
+do so is by executing any code, such as the cell below:
+
+```elixir
+"Hello world"
+```
+
+Now try autocompleting the code below to `System.version()`.
+First put the cursor after the `.` below and
press ctrl + ␣:
```elixir