diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index aaf126d31..00bfa7445 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ We use [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) fo
 For commit types, we use the following:
 
 - `feat`: A new feature
-- `enhance`: An enhancement to an existing feature
+- `impr`: An improvement to an existing feature
 - `fix`: A bug fix
 - `docs`: Documentation only changes
 - `style`: Changes that do not affect the meaning of the code (white-space, formatting, missing semi-colons, etc)
@@ -40,9 +40,43 @@ For commit types, we use the following:
 - `test`: Adding missing tests or correcting existing tests
 - `build`: Changes that affect the build system or external dependencies (example scopes: gulp, broccoli, npm)
 - `ci`: Changes to our CI configuration files and scripts (example scopes: Travis, Circle, BrowserStack, SauceLabs)
-- `revise`: A change that revises a previous commit
+- `revert`: Reverts a previous commit
 - `chore`: Other changes that don't apply to any of the above
 
+For example:
+
+```
+feat: add freedom mode
+
+Added freedom mode which allows the user to backspace to previous words, even if they are typed correctly
+```
+
+```
+feat(theme): add superuser
+```
+
+```
+feat(language): add english language
+```
+
+```
+feat(quote): add five spanish quotes
+```
+
+```
+fix: funbox not persisting
+
+Fixed a bug where the fubox styling would not persist across pages due mistakenly removing all classes from the body element
+
+Fixes #123
+```
+
+```
+impr: add more highlight modes
+
+Added a few more highlight modes: next word, next two words, next three words
+```
+
 ### Theme Guidelines
 
 <!-- TODO: add screenshots to provide examples for dos and don'ts -->
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING_ADVANCED.md b/CONTRIBUTING_ADVANCED.md
index 011e809c9..d3bb69b0e 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING_ADVANCED.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING_ADVANCED.md
@@ -91,8 +91,8 @@ Follow these steps if you want to work on anything involving the database/accoun
 
 2. Setup the database server
 
-| Local Server                                                                                                                                             | Docker (recommended)                                                                                                                                                                                             |
-| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Local Server                                                                                                                                             | Docker (recommended)                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | <ol><li>Install [MongoDB Community Edition](https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/administration/install-community/)</li><li>Make sure it is running</li></ol> | <ol><li>Install [Docker](http://www.docker.io/gettingstarted/#h_installation) on your machine</li><li>Run `docker-compose up` from the `./backend` directory (this is also how you start the backend server)</li></ol> |
 
 3. (Optional) Install [MongoDB-compass](https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/compass?tck=docs_compass). This tool can be used to see and manipulate your database visually.
@@ -103,15 +103,14 @@ Follow these steps if you want to work on anything involving the database/accoun
 - Run `npm run install-all` in the project root to install all dependencies.
   - If you are on Windows, use `npm run install-windows`.
   - If neither works, you will have to run `npm install` in root, frontend, and backend directories.
-  Now you are ready to build and run Monkeytype. 
-  
+    Now you are ready to build and run Monkeytype.
+
 ### Using Docker:
 
 - Frontend:
   ```
   cd frontend && docker-compose up
   ```
-  
 - Backend (in another terminal window):
   ```
   cd backend && docker-compose up
@@ -123,7 +122,6 @@ Follow these steps if you want to work on anything involving the database/accoun
   ```
   npm run dev
   ```
-  
 - Only frontend (if you skipped the Backend section):
   ```
   npm run dev-fe
@@ -137,7 +135,7 @@ Note: Rebuilding doesn't happen instantaneously and depends on your machine, so
 
 Code style is enforced by [Prettier](https://prettier.io/docs/en/install.html), which automatically runs every time you make a commit.
 
-For guidelines on adding themes, languages or quotes, pleases refer to [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md). Following these guidelines will increase the chances of getting your change accepted.
+For guidelines on commit messages, adding themes, languages or quotes, pleases refer to [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md). Following these guidelines will increase the chances of getting your change accepted.
 
 ## Questions