Fix broken links, misspellings, and minor formatting

Faq.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Features:
 
 **What version of Gtk# is used?**
 
-Gtk # 2.12 is used. There are differents Xamarin and community tools developed with Gtk# 2. 
+Gtk# 2.12 is used. There are different Xamarin and community tools developed with Gtk# 2. 
 
 **Why has not Gtk# version 3.0 already been used?**
 
@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ All pages, layouts and controls (including maps) are supported on the GTK backen
 
 Effects, Platforms Specifics, or Forms Embedding are supported options.
 
-**Can I extend functionallity to new platforms by creating new controls?**
+**Can I extend functionality to new platforms by creating new controls?**
 
-Absolutely!. You can create effects or custom renders in the same way as iOS or Android.
+Absolutely! You can create effects or custom renders in the same way as iOS or Android.
 
 **What has been used with the WebView control?**
 

Getting-Started.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 **Install the latest version of Mono**
 
-Mono is a cross- platform, open source .Net platform.To build Xamarin.Forms under Linux, you need to have a recent version of Mono installed. You can find a great [installation instructions](http://www.mono-project.com/docs/getting-started/install/linux/) for many popular Linux distros.
+Mono is a cross-platform, open source .Net platform.To build Xamarin.Forms under Linux, you need to have a recent version of Mono installed. You can find a great [installation instructions](http://www.mono-project.com/docs/getting-started/install/linux/) for many popular Linux distros.
 
 Once you have your package manager configured for the Mono repository, install the `mono-devel` package, for example on ubuntu:
 

How-Compile.md

@@ -51,7 +51,6 @@ If you plan on developing applications, we suggest that you also install the [Vi
 
 ![Install Mono](images/vs-macos.png)
 
-
 ### Raspberry PI
 
 Raspberry Pi is capable of running a full Linux distribution. One of the most used options is [Raspbian](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/).
@@ -80,4 +79,4 @@ Mono runs on Windows, [download](http://www.mono-project.com/download/) the late
 
 Gtk# is included as part of the Mono installation.
 
-Open the output of a Xamarin.Forms GTK# Backend application and double clic the .exe file.
+Open the output of a Xamarin.Forms GTK# Backend application and double click the .exe file.

How-Contribute.md

@@ -5,4 +5,4 @@ Follow the style used by the [.NET Foundation](https://github.com/dotnet/corefx/
 - We do not use the private keyword as it is the default accessibility level in C#.
 - We use hard tabs over spaces. You can change this setting in VS 2015 via Tools > Options and navigating to Text Editor > C# and selecting the "Keep tabs" radio option.
 
-Read and follow the [Xamarin.Forms Pull Request template](https://github.com/xamarin/Xamarin.Forms/blob/master/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md).
+Read and follow the [Xamarin.Forms Pull Request template](https://github.com/xamarin/Xamarin.Forms/blob/master/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md).

README.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Read more about the platform at [https://www.xamarin.com/forms](https://www.xama
 
 ## Status
 
-Curently, the GTK Backend allows to develop applications, but it is still in development. If you want to know in detail the **status**, navigate to the [Status section](Status.md).
+Currently, the GTK Backend allows to develop applications, but it is still in development. If you want to know in detail the **status**, navigate to the [Status section](Status.md).
 
 You could also see the section [Pending & Known Issues](Issues-Pending.md).
 

Roadmap.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Roadmap
 
-To view the latest Roadmap and enter the discussion, visit the [Roadmap forum thread](https://forums.xamarin.com/discussion/85747/xamarin-forms-feature-roadmap/p1).
+You can view the latest Roadmap [here](https://github.com/xamarin/Xamarin.Forms/wiki/Feature-Roadmap) and enter the discussion on our [Roadmap forum thread](https://forums.xamarin.com/discussion/85747/xamarin-forms-feature-roadmap/p1).
 
 ## Disclaimer
 

Status.md

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ ItemsSource   | Done
 ItemTemplate   | Done  
 CurrentPage   | Done  
 Children   | Done  
-BackgrondImage   | Done  
+BackgroundsImage   | Done  
 Icon   | Done  
 IsBusy   | Done  
 Padding   | Done  
@@ -149,7 +149,6 @@ BackgroundColor   | Done
 outlineColor   | Done  
 HasShadow   | Done  
 
-
 ### Image
 
 [View](https://developer.xamarin.com/api/type/Xamarin.Forms.Image/) that holds an image.
@@ -164,7 +163,6 @@ IsLoading   | Done
 
 Supported FileSource, StreamSource and UriSource.
 
-
 ### Label
 
 A [Label](https://developer.xamarin.com/api/type/Xamarin.Forms.Label/) is used to display single-line text elements as well as multi-line blocks of text.
@@ -212,7 +210,7 @@ ItemAppearing   | Done
 ItemDisappearing   | Done  
 ItemSelected   | Done  
 ItemTapped   | Done  
-Refresing   | Done  
+Refreshing   | Done  
 
 ### MasterDetailPage
 
@@ -260,7 +258,6 @@ Property | Status
 ------ | ------
 HasRenderLoop   | Done  
 
-
 ### Picker
 
 A [View](https://developer.xamarin.com/api/type/Xamarin.Forms.Picker/) control for picking an element in a list.
@@ -313,7 +310,7 @@ CancelButtonColor   | Done
 Placeholder   | Done  
 FontFamily   | Done  
 FontSize   | Done  
-FontAtttributes   | Done  
+FontAttributes   | Done  
 HorizontalTextAlignment   | Done  
 TextColor   | Done  
 PlaceholderColor   | Done  
@@ -416,6 +413,8 @@ Navigating   | Done
 
 ### VisualElement
 
+A [Element](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/xamarin.forms.visualelement?view=xamarin-forms) that occupies an area on the screen, has a visual appearance, and can obtain touch input.
+
 Property | Status
 ------ | ------
 BackgroundColor   | Done