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 # Workspace Explorer
 
-Workspace Explorer is a widget is a widget that allows access and interaction with the D4Science StorageHub.
+Workspace Explorer is a widget that allows access and interaction with the D4Science StorageHub.
 
 ## Structure of the project
 
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 ## Documentation
 
-* Use of this portlet is is described on [Wiki](https://wiki.gcube-system.org/gcube/GCube_Widgets_Store#Workspace_Explorer).
+* Use of this widget is is described on [Wiki](https://wiki.gcube-system.org/gcube/GCube_Widgets_Store#Workspace_Explorer).
 
 ## Change log