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 ### Pictures
 Using pictures is relatively straightforward. Every file in the current
 directory with file extension **dot**, **gif**, **jpg**, **png**, **ppm**,
-**svg**, **xcf**, or **dia** will be automatically converted into encapsulated
+**svg**, **xcf**, or **dia** will be automatically converted to encapsulated
 postscript.
 
 Gnuplot files (with extension **gnp**) are converted to encapsulated postscript