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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ uid: core/cli/dotnet
 
 The command-line interface (CLI) tools for Entity Framework Core perform design-time development tasks. For example, they create [migrations](/aspnet/core/data/ef-mvc/migrations), apply migrations, and generate code for a model based on an existing database. The commands are an extension to the cross-platform [dotnet](/dotnet/core/tools) command, which is part of the [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/core). These tools work with .NET Core projects.
 
-When using Visual Studio, consider using the [Package Manager Console tools](xref:core/cli/powershell) in lieu of the CLI tools. Package Manager Console tools automatically:
+When using Visual Studio, consider using the [Package Manager Console tools](xref:core/cli/powershell) instead of the CLI tools. Package Manager Console tools automatically:
 
 * Works with the current project selected in the **Package Manager Console** without requiring that you manually switch directories.
 * Opens files generated by a command after the command is completed.