Clarify the Mod Tap defines in documentation (#4352)0.6.167

* Fix up Mod Tap settings keys

* Change link names

* permissive hold wordsmith

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* ignore mod tap wordsmithing

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* grammar fix

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* wordsmithing

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* word smithing

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2 files changed, 52 insertions, 19 deletions

diff --git a/docs/config_options.md b/docs/config_options.md
index 19861c9d23..c4921c21d7 100644
--- a/docs/config_options.md
+++ b/docs/config_options.md
@@ -132,14 +132,15 @@ If you define these options you will enable the associated feature, which may in
 * `#define TAPPING_TOGGLE 2`
   * how many taps before triggering the toggle
 * `#define PERMISSIVE_HOLD`
-  * makes tap and hold keys work better for fast typers who don't want tapping term set above 500
+  * makes tap and hold keys trigger the hold if another key is pressed before releasing, even if it hasn't hit the `TAPPING_TERM`
   * See [Permissive Hold](feature_advanced_keycodes.md#permissive-hold) for details
 * `#define IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT`
-  * makes it possible to do rolling combos (zx) with keys that convert to other keys on hold
-  * See [Mod tap interrupt](feature_advanced_keycodes.md#mod-tap-interrupt) for details
+  * makes it possible to do rolling combos (zx) with keys that convert to other keys on hold, by enforcing the `TAPPING_TERM` for both keys.
+  * See [Mod tap interrupt](feature_advanced_keycodes.md#ignore-mod-tap-interrupt) for details
 * `#define TAPPING_FORCE_HOLD`
   * makes it possible to use a dual role key as modifier shortly after having been tapped
-  * See [Hold after tap](feature_advanced_keycodes.md#hold-after-tap)
+  * See [Hold after tap](feature_advanced_keycodes.md#tapping-force-hold)
+  * Breaks any Tap Toggle functionality (`TT` or the One Shot Tap Toggle)
 * `#define LEADER_TIMEOUT 300`
   * how long before the leader key times out
 * `#define ONESHOT_TIMEOUT 300`
diff --git a/docs/feature_advanced_keycodes.md b/docs/feature_advanced_keycodes.md
index f9a5c39806..bb5cb7419b 100644
--- a/docs/feature_advanced_keycodes.md
+++ b/docs/feature_advanced_keycodes.md
@@ -170,30 +170,56 @@ As of [PR#1359](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/pull/1359/), there is a new
 #define PERMISSIVE_HOLD
 ```
 
-This makes it easier for fast typists to use dual-function keys. Without this, if you let go of a held key inside the tapping term, it won't register.
+This makes tap and hold keys (like Mod Tap) work better for fast typist, or for high `TAPPING_TERM` settings. 
 
-Example: (Tapping Term = 200ms)
+If you press a Mod Tap key, tap another key (press and release) and then release the Mod Tap key, all within the tapping term, it will output the "tapping" function for both keys.
 
-- SHFT_T(KC_A) Down
-- KC_X Down
-- KC_X Up
-- SHFT_T(KC_A) Up
+For Instance:
+
+- `SHFT_T(KC_A)` Down
+- `KC_X` Down
+- `KC_X` Up
+- `SHFT_T(KC_A)` Up
+
+Normally, if you do all this within the `TAPPING_TERM` (default: 200ms) this will be registered as `ax` by the firmware and host system. With permissive hold enabled, this modifies how this is handled by considering the Mod Tap keys as a Mod if another key is tapped, and would registered as `X` (`SHIFT`+`x`). 
+
+?> If you have `Ignore Mod Tap Interrupt` enabled, as well, this will modify how both work. The regular key has the modifier added if the first key is released first or if both keys are held longer than the `TAPPING_TERM`.
+
+# Ignore Mod Tap Interrupt
+
+To enable this setting, add this to your `config.h`:
+
+```c
+#define IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT
+```
 
-With defaults, if above is typed within tapping term, this will emit `ax`. With permissive hold, if above is typed within tapping term, this will emit `X` (so, Shift+X).
+Similar to Permissive Hold, this alters how the firmware processes input for fast typist. If you press a Mod Tap key, press another key, release the Mod Tap key, and then release the normal key, it would normally output the "tapping" function for both keys. This may not be desirable for rolling combo keys. 
 
-# Mod tap interrupt
+Setting `Ignore Mod Tap Interrupt` requires  holding both keys for the `TAPPING_TERM` to trigger the hold function (the mod).
 
-When a dual role key used for a modifier is quickly followed by another keys, it is interpreted as held even before the tapping term elapsed.  This is a problem if a key is used for example inside a rolling combo because the second key will be pressed before the first key is released.
+For Instance:
 
-For example, when trying to type the rolling combo "zx" and z being configured to send Ctrl when hold, z rapidly followed by x actually sends Ctrl-x. That's bad.
+- `SHFT_T(KC_A)` Down
+- `KC_X` Down
+- `SHFT_T(KC_A)` Up
+- `KC_X` Up
 
-You can disable this behavior by defining `IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT` in `config.h`.
+Normally, this would send `X` (`SHIFT`+`x`). With `Ignore Mod Tap Interrupt` enabled, holding both keys are required for the `TAPPING_TERM` to register the hold action. A quick tap will output `ax` in this case, while a hold on both will still output `X`  (`SHIFT`+`x`).
 
-Note that this only concerns modifiers and not layer switching keys.
 
-# Hold after tap
+?> __Note__: This only concerns modifiers and not layer switching keys.
 
-When the user holds a key after tap, this repeats the tapped key rather to hold a modifier key.  This allows to use auto repeat for the tapped key.  If you prefer to hold a modifier instead, define `TAPPING_FORCE_HOLD` in `config.h`.
+?> If you have `Permissive Hold` enabled, as well, this will modify how both work. The regular key has the modifier added if the first key is released first or if both keys are held longer than the `TAPPING_TERM`.
+
+# Tapping Force Hold
+
+To enable `tapping force hold`, add the following to your `config.h`: 
+
+```c
+#define TAPPING_FORCE_HOLD
+```
+
+When the user holds a key after tap, this repeats the tapped key rather to hold a modifier key.  This allows to use auto repeat for the tapped key.  
 
 Example:
 
@@ -211,6 +237,12 @@ With `TAPPING_FORCE_HOLD`, the second press will be interpreted as a Shift, allo
 
 # Retro Tapping
 
+To enable `retro tapping`, add the following to your `config.h`: 
+
+```c
+#define RETRO_TAPPING
+```
+
 Holding and releasing a dual function key without pressing another key will result in nothing happening. With retro tapping enabled, releasing the key without pressing another will send the original keycode even if it is outside the tapping term.
 
-For instance, holding and releasing `LT(2, KC_SPACE)` without hitting another key will result in nothing happening. With `RETRO_TAPPING` defined in your `config.h`, it will send `KC_SPACE`.
+For instance, holding and releasing `LT(2, KC_SPACE)` without hitting another key will result in nothing happening. With this enabled, it will send `KC_SPACE` instead.