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 ## Using the HNix REPL
 
-To enter in:
+Enter in:
 ```
 hnix --repl
 ```
 
-To evaluate an expression and make it available in the REPL as the `input` variable use:
+Evaluate an expression:
 ```
 hnix --eval -E '(import <nixpkgs> {}).pkgs.hello' --repl
 ```
+This also binds the evaluated expression result to the `input` variable, so that variable can be inspected.
 
 Use the `:help` command for a list of all available REPL commands.