Doc: Sanitized QML types

-modified \brief
-checked QML modules
-added qml directory to the qdocconf file
-added particles directory to the qdocconf file

Change-Id: I589e32d3106cda37c7fa4d55a941afd9876fc2b2
Reviewed-by: Geir Vattekar <geir.vattekar@nokia.com>

59 files changed, 142 insertions, 131 deletions

diff --git a/src/quick/doc/qtquick.qdocconf b/src/quick/doc/qtquick.qdocconf
index 551bf926b7..8b0f9a43b3 100644
--- a/src/quick/doc/qtquick.qdocconf
+++ b/src/quick/doc/qtquick.qdocconf
@@ -96,3 +96,7 @@ exampledirs += ../../qml/snippets \
                ../../qml
 
 imagedirs += ../../qml
+
+#add particles sources
+headerdirs += ../../particles
+sourcedirs += ../../particles
diff --git a/src/quick/doc/src/particles/particles.qdoc b/src/quick/doc/src/particles/particles.qdoc
index d2806bac5a..2f5432b39a 100644
--- a/src/quick/doc/src/particles/particles.qdoc
+++ b/src/quick/doc/src/particles/particles.qdoc
@@ -29,14 +29,14 @@
   \qmlmodule QtQuick.Particles 2
   \title QML Module QtQuick.Particles 2
 
-  \brief Elements for the Qt Quick particle system
+  \brief Contains types for particle effects
 
-  This QML module contains a particle system for Qt Quick. To use these elements, you will need to import the module with the following line:
+  This QML module contains a particle system for Qt Quick. To use these types, import the module with the following line:
   \code
   import QtQuick.Particles 2.0
   \endcode
 
-  For a simple overview of how the system can be used, see \l{qml-particlesystem.html}{Using the Qt Quick Particle System}.
+  For a simple overview of how the system can be used, see \l{Using the Qt Quick Particle System}.
 
   For details on the performance characteristics see \l{qml-particlesystem-performance.html}{Qt Quick Particle System Performance}.
 
diff --git a/src/quick/doc/src/qtquick2.qdoc b/src/quick/doc/src/qtquick2.qdoc
index 20361adb16..93f564025d 100644
--- a/src/quick/doc/src/qtquick2.qdoc
+++ b/src/quick/doc/src/qtquick2.qdoc
@@ -29,10 +29,10 @@
     \qmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \title QML Module QtQuick 2
 
-    \brief The QML Elements
+    \brief Contains QML types for creating applications
 
-    This QML module contains all the QML elements that are
+    This QML module contains all the QML types that are
     instantiated as objects of C++ classes in the QtQml
-    module. These elements work with the Scenegraph renderer and
+    module. These types work with the Scenegraph renderer and
     their own canvas.
  */
diff --git a/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcanvasitem.cpp b/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcanvasitem.cpp
index 41f4ff4d1b..7d2a85cb35 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcanvasitem.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcanvasitem.cpp
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ QQuickCanvasItemPrivate::~QQuickCanvasItemPrivate()
     \qmlclass Canvas QQuickCanvasItem
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \since QtQuick 2.0
-    \brief The Canvas item provides a 2D canvas element which enables drawing via Javascript.
+    \brief For specifying a 2D canvas element which enables drawing via Javascript
     \inherits Item
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
 
diff --git a/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcontext2d.cpp b/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcontext2d.cpp
index 0e29492d5b..ec457fa242 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcontext2d.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/context2d/qquickcontext2d.cpp
@@ -71,8 +71,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass Context2D QQuickContext2D
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \since QtQuick 2.0
-    \brief The Context2D API allows you to draw 2d graphic shapes on the \c
-    Canvas item.
+    \brief Provides 2D context for shapes on a Canvas item
 
     The Context2D object can be created by \c Canvas item's \c getContext()
     method:
@@ -2188,10 +2187,11 @@ static v8::Handle<v8::Value> ctx2d_strokeText(const v8::Arguments &args)
     return args.This();
 }
 /*!
-  \qmlclass QtQuick2::TextMetrics
+  \qmlclass TextMetrics
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \since QtQuick 2.0
-    \brief The Context2D TextMetrics interface.
+    \brief Provides a Context2D TextMetrics interface
+
     The TextMetrics object can be created by QtQuick2::Context2D::measureText method.
     See {http://www.w3.org/TR/2dcontext/#textmetrics}{W3C 2d context TexMetrics} for more details.
 
@@ -2380,7 +2380,10 @@ static v8::Handle<v8::Value> ctx2d_drawImage(const v8::Arguments &args)
 
 // pixel manipulation
 /*!
-  \qmlclass QtQuick2::CanvasImageData
+    \qmlclass CanvasImageData
+    \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
+    \brief Contains image pixel data in RGBA order
+
      The \a QtQuick2::CanvasImageData object holds the image pixel data.
 
      The \a QtQuick2::CanvasImageData object has the actual dimensions of the data stored in
@@ -2429,7 +2432,10 @@ v8::Handle<v8::Value> ctx2d_imageData_data(v8::Local<v8::String>, const v8::Acce
 }
 
 /*!
-  \qmlclass QtQuick2::CanvasPixelArray
+    \qmlclass CanvasPixelArray
+    \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
+    \brief Provides ordered and indexed access to the components of each pixel in image data
+
   The CanvasPixelArray object provides ordered, indexed access to the color components of each pixel of the image data.
   The CanvasPixelArray can be accessed as normal Javascript array.
     \sa QtQuick2::CanvasImageData
@@ -2664,10 +2670,10 @@ static v8::Handle<v8::Value> ctx2d_putImageData(const v8::Arguments &args)
 }
 
 /*!
-  \qmlclass QtQuick2::CanvasGradient
+    \qmlclass CanvasGradient
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \since QtQuick 2.0
-    \brief The Context2D opaque CanvasGradient interface.
+    \brief Provides an opaque CanvasGradient interface
   */
 
 /*!
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickaccessibleattached.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickaccessibleattached.cpp
index 27efebca0c..0ab96c184b 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickaccessibleattached.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickaccessibleattached.cpp
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
 
 /*!
     \qmlclass Accessible QQuickAccessibleAttached
-    \brief Attached property to enable accessibility of QML items.
+    \brief Enables accessibility of QML items
 
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedimage.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedimage.cpp
index 1c1c253513..4fd7b99190 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedimage.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedimage.cpp
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \inherits Image
     \ingroup basic-visual-elements
+    \brief Plays animations stored as a series of images
 
     The AnimatedImage element extends the features of the \l Image element, providing
     a way to play animations stored as images containing a series of frames,
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedsprite.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedsprite.cpp
index 8d89c22fa6..0e370202cf 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedsprite.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickanimatedsprite.cpp
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ struct AnimatedSpriteVertices {
     \qmlclass AnimatedSprite QQuickAnimatedSprite
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \inherits Item
-    \brief The AnimatedSprite element draws a sprite animation
+    \brief Draws a sprite animation
 
     AnimatedSprite provides rendering and control over animations which are provided
     as multiple frames in the same image file. You can play it at a fixed speed, at the
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickborderimage.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickborderimage.cpp
index 5b48a6fc85..9c3992792e 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickborderimage.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickborderimage.cpp
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
 /*!
     \qmlclass BorderImage QQuickBorderImage
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The BorderImage element provides an image that can be used as a border.
+    \brief For specifying an image that can be used as a border
     \inherits Item
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
 
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickcanvas.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickcanvas.cpp
index c3aecce372..b538dba99a 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickcanvas.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickcanvas.cpp
@@ -746,7 +746,7 @@ void QQuickCanvasPrivate::cleanup(QSGNode *n)
 /*!
     \qmlclass Window QQuickCanvas
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick.Window 2
-    \brief The Window object creates a new top-level window.
+    \brief Creates a new top-level window
 
     The Window object creates a new top-level window for a QtQuick scene. It automatically sets up the
     window for use with QtQuick 2.0 graphical elements.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickdrag.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickdrag.cpp
index 0aee026533..ca7b716ef2 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickdrag.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickdrag.cpp
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ public:
 /*!
     \qmlclass Drag QQuickDrag
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The Drag attached property provides drag and drop events for moved Items.
+    \brief For specifying drag and drop events for moved Items
 
     Using the Drag attached property any Item can made a source of drag and drop
     events within a scene.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickdroparea.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickdroparea.cpp
index 053a133609..368ba39a98 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickdroparea.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickdroparea.cpp
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ QQuickDropAreaPrivate::~QQuickDropAreaPrivate()
 /*!
     \qmlclass DropArea QQuickDropArea
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The DropArea item provides drag and drop handling.
+    \brief For specifying drag and drop handling in an area
 
     A DropArea is an invisible item which receives events when other items are
     dragged over it.
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ void QQuickDropArea::dropEvent(QDropEvent *event)
 /*!
     \qmlclass DragEvent QQuickDragEvent
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The DragEvent object provides information about a drag event.
+    \brief Provides information about a drag event
 
     The position of the drag event can be obtained from the \l x and \l y
     properties, and the \l keys property identifies the drag keys of the event
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickevents.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickevents.cpp
index bf58e4411d..3053e1e280 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickevents.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickevents.cpp
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-event-elements
 
-    \brief The KeyEvent object provides information about a key event.
+    \brief Provides information about a key event
 
     For example, the following changes the Item's state property when the Enter
     key is pressed:
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Item {
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-event-elements
 
-    \brief The MouseEvent object provides information about a mouse event.
+    \brief Provides information about a mouse event
 
     The position of the mouse can be found via the \l x and \l y properties.
     The button that caused the event is available via the \l button property.
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ Item {
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-event-elements
 
-    \brief The WheelEvent object provides information about a mouse wheel event.
+    \brief Provides information about a mouse wheel event
 
     The position of the mouse can be found via the \l x and \l y properties.
 
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickflickable.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickflickable.cpp
index e4e0799d89..ba61ca4972 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickflickable.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickflickable.cpp
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ is finished.
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
 
-    \brief The Flickable item provides a surface that can be "flicked".
+    \brief For specifying a surface that can be "flicked"
     \inherits Item
 
     The Flickable item places its children on a surface that can be dragged
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickflipable.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickflipable.cpp
index 39e5765a7a..0231e84cf7 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickflipable.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickflipable.cpp
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass Flipable QQuickFlipable
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
-    \brief The Flipable item provides a surface that can be flipped.
+    \brief For specifying a surface that can be flipped
     \inherits Item
 
     Flipable is an item that can be visibly "flipped" between its front and
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickfocusscope.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickfocusscope.cpp
index 7ef2476b30..3a8c1aaae1 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickfocusscope.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickfocusscope.cpp
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
 
-    \brief The FocusScope object explicitly creates a focus scope.
+    \brief Explicitly creates a focus scope
     \inherits Item
 
     Focus scopes assist in keyboard focus handling when building reusable QML
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickgridview.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickgridview.cpp
index 1be285bcf6..d7fa0ed5d4 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickgridview.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickgridview.cpp
@@ -1153,7 +1153,7 @@ void QQuickGridViewPrivate::flick(AxisData &data, qreal minExtent, qreal maxExte
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
 
     \inherits Flickable
-    \brief The GridView item provides a grid view of items provided by a model.
+    \brief For specifying a grid view of items provided by a model
 
     A GridView displays data from models created from built-in QML elements like ListModel
     and XmlListModel, or custom model classes defined in C++ that inherit from
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickimage.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickimage.cpp
index cc4a95ddde..8331d14d0a 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickimage.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickimage.cpp
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ QQuickImagePrivate::QQuickImagePrivate()
     \qmlclass Image QQuickImage
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The Image element displays an image in a declarative user interface
+    \brief Displays an image in a declarative user interface
     \inherits Item
 
     The Image element is used to display images in a declarative user interface.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickitem.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickitem.cpp
index e83fee3583..47bfc98b13 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickitem.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickitem.cpp
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::registerAccessorProperties()
     \qmlclass Transform QQuickTransform
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-transform-elements
-    \brief The Transform elements provide a way of building advanced transformations on Items.
+    \brief For specifying advanced transformations on Items
 
     The Transform element is a base type which cannot be instantiated directly.
     The following concrete Transform types are available:
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::registerAccessorProperties()
     \qmlclass Translate QQuickTranslate
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-transform-elements
-    \brief The Translate object provides a way to move an Item without changing its x or y properties.
+    \brief Provides a way to move an Item without changing its x or y properties
 
     The Translate object provides independent control over position in addition to the Item's x and y properties.
 
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::registerAccessorProperties()
     \qmlclass Scale QQuickScale
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-transform-elements
-    \brief The Scale element provides a way to scale an Item.
+    \brief Provides a way to scale an Item
 
     The Scale element gives more control over scaling than using \l Item's \l{Item::scale}{scale} property. Specifically,
     it allows a different scale for the x and y axes, and allows the scale to be relative to an
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::registerAccessorProperties()
     \qmlclass Rotation QQuickRotation
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-transform-elements
-    \brief The Rotation object provides a way to rotate an Item.
+    \brief Provides a way to rotate an Item
 
     The Rotation object gives more control over rotation than using \l Item's \l{Item::rotation}{rotation} property.
     Specifically, it allows (z axis) rotation to be relative to an arbitrary point.
@@ -504,7 +504,7 @@ void QQuickItemKeyFilter::componentComplete()
     \qmlclass KeyNavigation QQuickKeyNavigationAttached
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
-    \brief The KeyNavigation attached property supports key navigation by arrow keys.
+    \brief Supports key navigation by arrow keys
 
     Key-based user interfaces commonly allow the use of arrow keys to navigate between
     focusable items.  The KeyNavigation attached property enables this behavior by providing a
@@ -920,7 +920,7 @@ bool QQuickKeysAttached::isConnected(const char *signalName)
     \qmlclass Keys QQuickKeysAttached
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
-    \brief The Keys attached property provides key handling to Items.
+    \brief Provides key handling to Items
 
     All visual primitives support key handling via the Keys
     attached property.  Keys can be handled via the onPressed
@@ -1466,7 +1466,7 @@ QQuickKeysAttached *QQuickKeysAttached::qmlAttachedProperties(QObject *obj)
     \qmlclass LayoutMirroring QQuickLayoutMirroringAttached
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
-    \brief The LayoutMirroring attached property is used to mirror layout behavior.
+    \brief Property used to mirror layout behavior
 
     The LayoutMirroring attached property is used to horizontally mirror \l {anchor-layout}{Item anchors},
     \l{Using QML Positioner and Repeater Items}{positioner} elements (such as \l Row and \l Grid)
@@ -1674,7 +1674,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::updateSubFocusItem(QQuickItem *scope, bool focus)
 
 /*!
     \class QQuickItem
-    \brief The QQuickItem class provides the most basic of all visual items in QML.
+    \brief Provides the most basic of all visual items in QML
 
     \inmodule QtQuick
 
@@ -1724,7 +1724,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::updateSubFocusItem(QQuickItem *scope, bool focus)
     \inherits QtObject
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The Item is the most basic of all visual items in QML.
+    \brief A basic visual QML type
 
     All visual items in Qt Quick inherit from Item.  Although Item
     has no visual appearance, it defines all the properties that are
@@ -2742,7 +2742,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::transform_clear(QQmlListProperty<QQuickTransform> *prop)
 
 /*!
     \property QQuickItem::childrenRect
-    \brief The geometry of an item's children.
+    \brief Specifies the geometry of an item's children
 
     This property holds the (collective) position and size of the item's children.
 */
@@ -2961,7 +2961,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::transform_clear(QQmlListProperty<QQuickTransform> *prop)
 
 /*!
   \property QQuickItem::baselineOffset
-  \brief The position of the item's baseline in local coordinates.
+  \brief Speciifies the position of the item's baseline in local coordinates
 
   The baseline of a \l Text item is the imaginary line on which the text
   sits. Controls containing text usually set their baseline to the
@@ -4468,7 +4468,7 @@ void QQuickItemPrivate::itemChange(QQuickItem::ItemChange change, const QQuickIt
 
 /*!
     \property QQuickItem::smooth
-    \brief whether the item is smoothed or not.
+    \brief Specifies whether the item is smoothed or not
 
     Primarily used in image based elements to decide if the item should use smooth
     sampling or not. Smooth sampling is performed using linear interpolation, while
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickitemanimation.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickitemanimation.cpp
index dec8e1151e..35a46eee96 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickitemanimation.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickitemanimation.cpp
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \since QtQuick 2.0
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The ParentAnimation element animates changes in parent values.
+    \brief Animates changes in parent values
 
     ParentAnimation is used to animate a parent change for an \l Item.
 
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ QAbstractAnimationJob* QQuickParentAnimation::transition(QQuickStateActions &act
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The AnchorAnimation element animates changes in anchor values.
+    \brief Animates changes in anchor values
 
     AnchorAnimation is used to animate an anchor change.
 
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ void QQuickAnchorAnimation::setDuration(int duration)
     \qmlproperty real QtQuick2::AnchorAnimation::easing.amplitude
     \qmlproperty real QtQuick2::AnchorAnimation::easing.overshoot
     \qmlproperty real QtQuick2::AnchorAnimation::easing.period
-    \brief the easing curve used for the animation.
+    \brief Specifies the easing curve used for the animation
 
     To specify an easing curve you need to specify at least the type. For some curves you can also specify
     amplitude, period and/or overshoot. The default easing curve is
@@ -562,7 +562,7 @@ QAbstractAnimationJob* QQuickAnchorAnimation::transition(QQuickStateActions &act
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
     \since QtQuick 2.0
-    \brief The PathAnimation element animates an item along a path.
+    \brief Animates an item along a path
 
     When used in a transition, the path can be specified without start
     or end points, for example:
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickitemviewtransition.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickitemviewtransition.cpp
index 954a0f6dfa..aec4de43b6 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickitemviewtransition.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickitemviewtransition.cpp
@@ -569,7 +569,7 @@ QQuickViewTransitionAttached::QQuickViewTransitionAttached(QObject *parent)
     \qmlclass ViewTransition QQuickViewTransitionAttached
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The ViewTransition attached property provides details on items under transition in a view.
+    \brief Specifies items under transition in a view
 
     With ListView and GridView, it is possible to specify transitions that should be applied whenever
     the items in the view change as a result of modifications to the view's model. They both have the
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquicklistview.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquicklistview.cpp
index a7f267a969..09abd63830 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquicklistview.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquicklistview.cpp
@@ -1645,7 +1645,7 @@ void QQuickListViewPrivate::flick(AxisData &data, qreal minExtent, qreal maxExte
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
     \inherits Flickable
-    \brief The ListView item provides a list view of items provided by a model.
+    \brief Provides a list view of items provided by a model
 
     A ListView displays data from models created from built-in QML elements like ListModel
     and XmlListModel, or custom model classes defined in C++ that inherit from
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickloader.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickloader.cpp
index fdc3db9fb7..2cde9effdc 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickloader.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickloader.cpp
@@ -158,8 +158,7 @@ qreal QQuickLoaderPrivate::getImplicitHeight() const
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
     \inherits Item
 
-    \brief The Loader item allows dynamically loading an Item-based
-    subtree from a URL or Component.
+    \brief Allows dynamical loading of an item-based subtree from a URL or Component
 
     Loader is used to dynamically load visual QML components.  For loading non-visual
     components, see \l {Dynamic Object Management in QML}.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickmousearea.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickmousearea.cpp
index 1d768a531a..0ef19633df 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickmousearea.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickmousearea.cpp
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ bool QQuickMouseAreaPrivate::propagateHelper(QQuickMouseEvent *ev, QQuickItem *i
     \qmlclass MouseArea QQuickMouseArea
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-interaction-elements
-    \brief The MouseArea item enables simple mouse handling.
+    \brief Enables simple mouse handling
     \inherits Item
 
     A MouseArea is an invisible item that is typically used in conjunction with
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickmultipointtoucharea.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickmultipointtoucharea.cpp
index b35ca83423..369a0691ba 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickmultipointtoucharea.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickmultipointtoucharea.cpp
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ DEFINE_BOOL_CONFIG_OPTION(qmlVisualTouchDebugging, QML_VISUAL_TOUCH_DEBUGGING)
     \qmlclass TouchPoint QQuickTouchPoint
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-event-elements
-    \brief The TouchPoint element describes a touch point in a MultiPointTouchArea.
+    \brief Describes a touch point in a MultiPointTouchArea
 
     The TouchPoint element contains information about a touch point, such as the current
     position, pressure, and area.
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ void QQuickTouchPoint::setSceneY(qreal sceneY)
 /*!
     \qmlclass MultiPointTouchArea QQuickMultiPointTouchArea
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The MultiPointTouchArea item enables handling of multiple touch points.
+    \brief Enables handling of multiple touch points
     \inherits Item
 
     A MultiPointTouchArea is an invisible item that is used to track multiple touch points.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickpathview.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickpathview.cpp
index 18c8cee349..fa281cb245 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickpathview.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickpathview.cpp
@@ -441,7 +441,7 @@ void QQuickPathViewPrivate::regenerate()
     \qmlclass PathView QQuickPathView
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathView element lays out model-provided items on a path.
+    \brief Lays out model-provided items on a path
     \inherits Item
 
     A PathView displays data from models created from built-in QML elements like ListModel
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickpincharea.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickpincharea.cpp
index ba0a429c87..59cfeaaad1 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickpincharea.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickpincharea.cpp
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass PinchEvent QQuickPinchEvent
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-event-elements
-    \brief The PinchEvent object provides information about a pinch event.
+    \brief For specifying information about a pinch event
 
     \b {The PinchEvent element was added in QtQuick 1.1}
 
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ QQuickPinchAreaPrivate::~QQuickPinchAreaPrivate()
 /*!
     \qmlclass PinchArea QQuickPinchArea
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The PinchArea item enables simple pinch gesture handling.
+    \brief Enables simple pinch gesture handling
     \inherits Item
 
     \b {The PinchArea element was added in QtQuick 1.1}
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickpositioners.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickpositioners.cpp
index a51cb86c29..52450b181d 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickpositioners.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickpositioners.cpp
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ QQuickBasePositioner::QQuickBasePositioner(PositionerType at, QQuickItem *parent
 /*!
     \internal
     \class QQuickBasePositioner
-    \brief The QQuickBasePositioner class provides a base for QQuickGraphics layouts.
+    \brief For specifying a base for QQuickGraphics layouts
 
     To create a QQuickGraphics Positioner, simply subclass QQuickBasePositioner and implement
     doLayout(), which is automatically called when the layout might need
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ void QQuickBasePositioner::updateAttachedProperties(QQuickPositionerAttached *sp
     \qmlclass Positioner QQuickPositionerAttached
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-positioning-elements
-    \brief The Positioner type provides attached properties that contain details on where an item exists in a positioner.
+    \brief Provides attached properties that contain details on where an item exists in a positioner
 
     Positioner is an attached property that is attached to the top-level child item within a
     Column, Row, Flow or Grid. It provides properties that allow a child item to determine
@@ -578,7 +578,7 @@ void QQuickPositionerAttached::setIsLastItem(bool isLastItem)
     \qmlclass Column QQuickColumn
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-positioning-elements
-    \brief The Column element positions its children in a column.
+    \brief Positions its children in a column
     \inherits Item
 
     Column is an element that positions its child items along a single column.
@@ -746,7 +746,7 @@ void QQuickColumn::reportConflictingAnchors()
     \qmlclass Row QQuickRow
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-positioning-elements
-    \brief The Row element positions its children in a row.
+    \brief Positions its children in a row
     \inherits Item
 
     Row is an element that positions its child items along a single row.
@@ -977,7 +977,7 @@ void QQuickRow::reportConflictingAnchors()
     \qmlclass Grid QQuickGrid
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-positioning-elements
-    \brief The Grid element positions its children in grid formation.
+    \brief Positions its children in grid formation
     \inherits Item
 
     Grid is an element that positions its child items in grid formation.
@@ -1418,7 +1418,7 @@ void QQuickGrid::reportConflictingAnchors()
     \qmlclass Flow QQuickFlow
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-positioning-elements
-    \brief The Flow element positions its children side by side, wrapping as necessary.
+    \brief Positions its children side by side, wrapping as necessary
     \inherits Item
 
     The Flow item positions its child items like words on a page, wrapping them
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickrectangle.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickrectangle.cpp
index a3948f1041..b5a03e88af 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickrectangle.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickrectangle.cpp
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
 /*!
     \internal
     \class QQuickPen
-    \brief The QQuickPen class provides a pen used for drawing rectangle borders on a QQuickView.
+    \brief For specifying a pen used for drawing rectangle borders on a QQuickView
 
     By default, the pen is invalid and nothing is drawn. You must either set a color (then the default
     width is 1) or a width (then the default color is black).
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ bool QQuickPen::isValid() const
     \qmlclass GradientStop QQuickGradientStop
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The GradientStop item defines the color at a position in a Gradient.
+    \brief Defines the color at a position in a Gradient
 
     \sa Gradient
 */
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ void QQuickGradientStop::updateGradient()
     \qmlclass Gradient QQuickGradient
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The Gradient item defines a gradient fill.
+    \brief Defines a gradient fill
 
     A gradient is defined by two or more colors, which will be blended seamlessly.
 
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ int QQuickRectanglePrivate::doUpdateSlotIdx = -1;
     \qmlclass Rectangle QQuickRectangle
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The Rectangle item provides a filled rectangle with an optional border.
+    \brief Describes a filled rectangle with an optional border
     \inherits Item
 
     Rectangle items are used to fill areas with solid color or gradients, and are
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickrepeater.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickrepeater.cpp
index 97ab386841..ec8dc9d231 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickrepeater.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickrepeater.cpp
@@ -66,8 +66,7 @@ QQuickRepeaterPrivate::~QQuickRepeaterPrivate()
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
     \inherits Item
-
-    \brief The Repeater element allows you to repeat an Item-based component using a model.
+    \brief Specifies how to repeately create an Item-based component using a model
 
     The Repeater element is used to create a large number of
     similar items. Like other view elements, a Repeater has a \l model and a \l delegate:
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffect.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffect.cpp
index 952ecef75f..0bf119f28e 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffect.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffect.cpp
@@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ void QQuickShaderEffectCommon::propertyChanged(QQuickItem *item, int mappedId,
     \qmlclass ShaderEffect QQuickShaderEffect
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The ShaderEffect element applies custom shaders to a rectangle.
+    \brief Applies custom shaders to a rectangle
     \inherits Item
 
     The ShaderEffect element applies a custom OpenGL
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectmesh.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectmesh.cpp
index 582e1ce92f..1d3f0d7bc2 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectmesh.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectmesh.cpp
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ QQuickShaderEffectMesh::QQuickShaderEffectMesh(QObject *parent)
     \qmlclass GridMesh QQuickGridMesh
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
-    \brief GridMesh defines a mesh with vertices arranged in a grid.
+    \brief Defines a mesh with vertices arranged in a grid
 
     GridMesh defines a rectangular mesh consisting of vertices arranged in an
     evenly spaced grid. It is used to generate \l{QSGGeometry}{geometry}.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectsource.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectsource.cpp
index 4513263ed3..1864acc2da 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectsource.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickshadereffectsource.cpp
@@ -456,8 +456,7 @@ QImage QQuickShaderEffectTexture::toImage() const
     \qmlclass ShaderEffectSource QQuickShaderEffectSource
     \since 5.0
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The ShaderEffectSource element renders a QML element into a texture
-    and displays it.
+    \brief Renders a QML element into a texture and displays it
     \inherits Item
 
     The ShaderEffectSource element renders \l sourceItem into a texture and
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquicksprite.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquicksprite.cpp
index 8b77d23270..25d77d2e29 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquicksprite.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquicksprite.cpp
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
 /*!
     \qmlclass Sprite QQuickSprite
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The Sprite element represents a sprite animation
+    \brief Specifies sprite animations
 
     QQuickSprite renders sprites of one or more frames and animates them. The sprites
     can be in the middle of an image file, or split along multiple rows, as long as they form
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickspritesequence.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickspritesequence.cpp
index 28849ac82c..1e31735b0d 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickspritesequence.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickspritesequence.cpp
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ struct SpriteVertices {
     \qmlclass SpriteSequence QQuickSpriteSequence
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \inherits Item
-    \brief The SpriteSequence element draws a sprite animation
+    \brief Draws a sprite animation
 
     SpriteSequence renders and controls a list of animations defined
     by \l Sprite elements.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickstateoperations.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickstateoperations.cpp
index 1985da8deb..b6b055c359 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickstateoperations.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickstateoperations.cpp
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ void QQuickParentChangePrivate::doChange(QQuickItem *targetParent, QQuickItem *s
     \qmlclass ParentChange QQuickParentChange
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-state-elements
-    \brief The ParentChange element allows you to reparent an Item in a state change.
+    \brief Specifies how to reparent an Item in a state change
 
     ParentChange reparents an item while preserving its visual appearance (position, size,
     rotation, and scale) on screen. You can then specify a transition to move/resize/rotate/scale
@@ -561,7 +561,7 @@ void QQuickParentChange::rewind()
     \qmlclass AnchorChanges QQuickAnchorChanges
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-state-elements
-    \brief The AnchorChanges element allows you to change the anchors of an item in a state.
+    \brief Specifies how to change the anchors of an item in a state
 
     The AnchorChanges element is used to modify the anchors of an item in a \l State.
 
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquicktext.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquicktext.cpp
index b61d329e5f..642409e84a 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquicktext.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquicktext.cpp
@@ -1140,7 +1140,7 @@ void QQuickTextPrivate::ensureDoc()
     \qmlclass Text QQuickText
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The Text item allows you to add formatted text to a scene.
+    \brief Specifies how to add formatted text to a scene
     \inherits Item
 
     Text items can display both plain and rich text. For example, red text with
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquicktextedit.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquicktextedit.cpp
index a3dd772718..de5cff217d 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquicktextedit.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquicktextedit.cpp
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass TextEdit QQuickTextEdit
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The TextEdit item displays multiple lines of editable formatted text.
+    \brief Displays multiple lines of editable formatted text
     \inherits Item
 
     The TextEdit item displays a block of editable, formatted text.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquicktextinput.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquicktextinput.cpp
index 3e92568db3..06a572681a 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquicktextinput.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquicktextinput.cpp
@@ -69,8 +69,8 @@ DEFINE_BOOL_CONFIG_OPTION(qmlDisableDistanceField, QML_DISABLE_DISTANCEFIELD)
     \qmlclass TextInput QQuickTextInput
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
-    \brief The TextInput item displays an editable line of text.
     \inherits Item
+    \brief Displays an editable line of text
 
     The TextInput element displays a single line of editable plain text.
 
@@ -845,6 +845,7 @@ void QQuickTextInput::setAutoScroll(bool b)
     \qmlclass IntValidator QIntValidator
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
+    \brief Defines a validator for integer values
 
     This element provides a validator for integer values.
 
@@ -907,6 +908,7 @@ void QQuickIntValidator::resetLocaleName()
     \qmlclass DoubleValidator QDoubleValidator
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
+    \brief Defines a validator for non-integer numbers
 
     This element provides a validator for non-integer numbers.
 
@@ -999,6 +1001,7 @@ void QQuickDoubleValidator::resetLocaleName()
     \qmlclass RegExpValidator QRegExpValidator
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-basic-visual-elements
+    \brief Provides a string validator
 
     This element provides a validator, which counts as valid any string which
     matches a specified regular expression.
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickvisualdatamodel.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickvisualdatamodel.cpp
index d202c61112..0b0dbf0afb 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickvisualdatamodel.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickvisualdatamodel.cpp
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ QQuickVisualDataModelParts::QQuickVisualDataModelParts(QQuickVisualDataModel *pa
     \qmlclass VisualDataModel QQuickVisualDataModel
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-working-with-data
-    \brief The VisualDataModel encapsulates a model and delegate
+    \brief Encapsulates a model and delegate
 
     A VisualDataModel encapsulates a model and the delegate that will
     be instantiated for items in the model.
@@ -2026,7 +2026,7 @@ void QQuickVisualDataGroupPrivate::destroyingPackage(QQuickPackage *package)
     \qmlclass VisualDataGroup QQuickVisualDataGroup
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-working-with-data
-    \brief The VisualDataGroup encapsulates a filtered set of visual data items.
+    \brief Encapsulates a filtered set of visual data items
 
 */
 
diff --git a/src/quick/items/qquickvisualitemmodel.cpp b/src/quick/items/qquickvisualitemmodel.cpp
index b1fce55d7d..df274e1d42 100644
--- a/src/quick/items/qquickvisualitemmodel.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/items/qquickvisualitemmodel.cpp
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass VisualItemModel QQuickVisualItemModel
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-working-with-data
-    \brief The VisualItemModel allows items to be provided to a view.
+    \brief Defines items to be used added to a view
 
     A VisualItemModel contains the visual items to be used in a view.
     When a VisualItemModel is used in a view, the view does not require
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickanimation.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickanimation.cpp
index 4544df23fa..c04018c794 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickanimation.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickanimation.cpp
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass Animation QQuickAbstractAnimation
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
-    \brief The Animation element is the base of all QML animations.
+    \brief Is the base of all QML animations
 
     The Animation element cannot be used directly in a QML file.  It exists
     to provide a set of common properties and methods, available across all the
@@ -442,7 +442,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimation::setGroup(QQuickAnimationGroup *g)
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Animation::start()
-    \brief Starts the animation.
+    \brief Starts the animation
 
     If the animation is already running, calling this method has no effect.  The
     \c running property will be true following a call to \c start().
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimation::start()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Animation::pause()
-    \brief Pauses the animation.
+    \brief Pauses the animation
 
     If the animation is already paused or not \c running, calling this method has no effect.
     The \c paused property will be true following a call to \c pause().
@@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimation::pause()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Animation::resume()
-    \brief Resumes a paused animation.
+    \brief Resumes a paused animation
 
     If the animation is not paused or not \c running, calling this method has no effect.
     The \c paused property will be false following a call to \c resume().
@@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimation::resume()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Animation::stop()
-    \brief Stops the animation.
+    \brief Stops the animation
 
     If the animation is not running, calling this method has no effect.  Both the
     \c running and \c paused properties will be false following a call to \c stop().
@@ -503,7 +503,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimation::stop()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Animation::restart()
-    \brief Restarts the animation.
+    \brief Restarts the animation
 
     This is a convenience method, and is equivalent to calling \c stop() and
     then \c start().
@@ -516,7 +516,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimation::restart()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Animation::complete()
-    \brief Stops the animation, jumping to the final property values.
+    \brief Stops the animation, jumping to the final property values
 
     If the animation is not running, calling this method has no effect.  The
     \c running property will be false following a call to \c complete().
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@ void QQuickAbstractAnimationPrivate::animationFinished(QAbstractAnimationJob*)
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The PauseAnimation element provides a pause for an animation.
+    \brief Provides a pause for an animation
 
     When used in a SequentialAnimation, PauseAnimation is a step when
     nothing happens, for a specified duration.
@@ -686,9 +686,9 @@ QAbstractAnimationJob* QQuickPauseAnimation::transition(QQuickStateActions &acti
 /*!
     \qmlclass ColorAnimation QQuickColorAnimation
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-  \ingroup qml-animation-transition
+    \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits PropertyAnimation
-    \brief The ColorAnimation element animates changes in color values.
+    \brief Animates changes in color values
 
     ColorAnimation is a specialized PropertyAnimation that defines an
     animation to be applied when a color value changes.
@@ -832,7 +832,7 @@ void QActionAnimation::updateState(State newState, State oldState)
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The ScriptAction element allows scripts to be run during an animation.
+    \brief Defines scripts to be run during an animation
 
     ScriptAction can be used to run a script at a specific point in an animation.
 
@@ -958,7 +958,7 @@ QAbstractAnimationJob* QQuickScriptAction::transition(QQuickStateActions &action
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The PropertyAction element allows immediate property changes during animation.
+    \brief Specifies immediate property changes during animation
 
     PropertyAction is used to specify an immediate property change during an
     animation. The property change is not animated.
@@ -1210,7 +1210,7 @@ QAbstractAnimationJob* QQuickPropertyAction::transition(QQuickStateActions &acti
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
   \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits PropertyAnimation
-    \brief The NumberAnimation element animates changes in qreal-type values.
+    \brief Animates changes in qreal-type values
 
     NumberAnimation is a specialized PropertyAnimation that defines an
     animation to be applied when a numerical value changes.
@@ -1322,7 +1322,7 @@ void QQuickNumberAnimation::setTo(qreal t)
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits PropertyAnimation
-    \brief The Vector3dAnimation element animates changes in QVector3d values.
+    \brief Animates changes in QVector3d values
 
     Vector3dAnimation is a specialized PropertyAnimation that defines an
     animation to be applied when a Vector3d value changes.
@@ -1398,7 +1398,7 @@ void QQuickVector3dAnimation::setTo(QVector3D t)
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits PropertyAnimation
-    \brief The RotationAnimation element animates changes in rotation values.
+    \brief Animates changes in rotation values
 
     RotationAnimation is a specialized PropertyAnimation that gives control
     over the direction of rotation during an animation.
@@ -1634,7 +1634,7 @@ QQmlListProperty<QQuickAbstractAnimation> QQuickAnimationGroup::animations()
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
   \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The SequentialAnimation element allows animations to be run sequentially.
+    \brief Allows animations to be run sequentially
 
     The SequentialAnimation and ParallelAnimation elements allow multiple
     animations to be run together. Animations defined in a SequentialAnimation
@@ -1706,7 +1706,7 @@ QAbstractAnimationJob* QQuickSequentialAnimation::transition(QQuickStateActions
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
   \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The ParallelAnimation element allows animations to be run in parallel.
+    \brief Enables animations to be run in parallel
 
     The SequentialAnimation and ParallelAnimation elements allow multiple
     animations to be run together. Animations defined in a SequentialAnimation
@@ -1831,7 +1831,7 @@ void QQuickBulkValueAnimator::topLevelAnimationLoopChanged()
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
   \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits Animation
-    \brief The PropertyAnimation element animates changes in property values.
+    \brief Animates changes in property values
 
     PropertyAnimation provides a way to animate changes to a property's value.
 
@@ -1988,7 +1988,7 @@ void QQuickPropertyAnimation::setTo(const QVariant &t)
     \qmlproperty real QtQuick2::PropertyAnimation::easing.overshoot
     \qmlproperty real QtQuick2::PropertyAnimation::easing.period
     \qmlproperty list<real> QtQuick2::PropertyAnimation::easing.bezierCurve
-    \brief the easing curve used for the animation.
+    \brief Specifies the easing curve used for the animation
 
     To specify an easing curve you need to specify at least the type. For some curves you can also specify
     amplitude, period and/or overshoot (more details provided after the table). The default easing curve is
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickanimationcontroller.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickanimationcontroller.cpp
index 52a58339a6..3013127500 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickanimationcontroller.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickanimationcontroller.cpp
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ void QQuickAnimationControllerPrivate::animationCurrentTimeChanged(QAbstractAnim
     \qmlclass AnimationController QQuickAnimationController
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
-    \brief The AnimationController element allows you to control animations manually.
+    \brief Enables manual control of animations
 
     Normally animations are driven by an internal timer, but the AnimationController
     allows the given \a animation to be driven by a \a progress value explicitly.
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ void QQuickAnimationController::setAnimation(QQuickAbstractAnimation *animation)
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::AnimationController::reload()
-    \brief Reloads the animation properties.
+    \brief Reloads the animation properties
 
     If the animation properties changed, calling this method to reload the animation definations.
 */
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickbehavior.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickbehavior.cpp
index 93e64ecdbc..d201dfad66 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickbehavior.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickbehavior.cpp
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass Behavior QQuickBehavior
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
-    \brief The Behavior element allows you to specify a default animation for a property change.
+    \brief Defines a default animation for a property change
 
     A Behavior defines the default animation to be applied whenever a
     particular property value changes.
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickbind.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickbind.cpp
index e298632edd..622965de23 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickbind.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickbind.cpp
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass Binding QQuickBind
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-working-with-data
-    \brief The Binding element allows arbitrary property bindings to be created.
+    \brief Enables the arbitrary creation of property bindings
 
     \section1 Binding to an inaccessible property
 
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickconnections.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickconnections.cpp
index 934c59bc0f..bbc7a8dec8 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickconnections.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickconnections.cpp
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass Connections QQuickConnections
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
-    \brief A Connections element describes generalized connections to signals.
+    \brief Describes generalized connections to signals
 
     A Connections object creates a connection to a QML signal.
 
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickfontloader.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickfontloader.cpp
index dfdad9ec14..e2863776f5 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickfontloader.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickfontloader.cpp
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ QHash<QUrl, QQuickFontObject*> QQuickFontLoaderPrivate::fonts;
     \qmlclass FontLoader QQuickFontLoader
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
   \ingroup qml-utility-elements
-    \brief The FontLoader element allows fonts to be loaded by name or URL.
+    \brief Allows fonts to be loaded by name or URL
 
     The FontLoader element is used to load fonts by name or URL. 
     
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickpackage.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickpackage.cpp
index 1939de62e1..94e4fe5428 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickpackage.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickpackage.cpp
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass Package QQuickPackage
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-working-with-data
-    \brief Package provides a collection of named items.
+    \brief Specifies a collection of named items
 
     The Package class is used in conjunction with
     VisualDataModel to enable delegates with a shared context
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickpath.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickpath.cpp
index c4c5bf6dfe..32dd9cca88 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickpath.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickpath.cpp
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass PathElement QQuickPathElement
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief PathElement is the base path type.
+    \brief PathElement is the base path type
 
     This type is the base for all path types.  It cannot
     be instantiated.
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass Path QQuickPath
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief A Path object defines a path for use by \l PathView.
+    \brief Defines a path for use by \l PathView
 
     A Path is composed of one or more path segments - PathLine, PathQuad,
     PathCubic, PathArc, PathCurve, PathSvg.
@@ -806,7 +806,7 @@ bool QQuickCurve::hasRelativeY()
     \qmlclass PathAttribute QQuickPathAttribute
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathAttribute allows setting an attribute at a given position in a Path.
+    \brief Specifies how to set an attribute at a given position in a Path
 
     The PathAttribute object allows attributes consisting of a name and
     a value to be specified for various points along a path.  The
@@ -922,7 +922,7 @@ void QQuickPathAttribute::setValue(qreal value)
     \qmlclass PathLine QQuickPathLine
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathLine defines a straight line.
+    \brief Defines a straight line
 
     The example below creates a path consisting of a straight line from
     0,100 to 200,100:
@@ -980,7 +980,7 @@ void QQuickPathLine::addToPath(QPainterPath &path, const QQuickPathData &data)
     \qmlclass PathQuad QQuickPathQuad
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathQuad defines a quadratic Bezier curve with a control point.
+    \brief Defines a quadratic Bezier curve with a control point
 
     The following QML produces the path shown below:
     \table
@@ -1131,7 +1131,7 @@ void QQuickPathQuad::addToPath(QPainterPath &path, const QQuickPathData &data)
    \qmlclass PathCubic QQuickPathCubic
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-   \brief The PathCubic defines a cubic Bezier curve with two control points.
+   \brief Defines a cubic Bezier curve with two control points
 
     The following QML produces the path shown below:
     \table
@@ -1354,7 +1354,7 @@ void QQuickPathCubic::addToPath(QPainterPath &path, const QQuickPathData &data)
     \qmlclass PathCurve QQuickPathCurve
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathCurve defines a point on a Catmull-Rom curve.
+    \brief Defines a point on a Catmull-Rom curve
 
     PathCurve provides an easy way to specify a curve passing directly through a set of points.
     Typically multiple PathCurves are used in a series, as the following example demonstrates:
@@ -1499,7 +1499,7 @@ void QQuickPathCatmullRomCurve::addToPath(QPainterPath &path, const QQuickPathDa
     \qmlclass PathArc QQuickPathArc
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathArc defines an arc with the given radius.
+    \brief Defines an arc with the given radius
 
     PathArc provides a simple way of specifying an arc that ends at a given position
     and uses the specified radius. It is modeled after the SVG elliptical arc command.
@@ -1669,7 +1669,7 @@ void QQuickPathArc::addToPath(QPainterPath &path, const QQuickPathData &data)
     \qmlclass PathSvg QQuickPathSvg
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathSvg defines a path using an SVG path data string.
+    \brief Defines a path using an SVG path data string
 
     The following QML produces the path shown below:
     \table
@@ -1721,7 +1721,7 @@ void QQuickPathSvg::addToPath(QPainterPath &path, const QQuickPathData &)
     \qmlclass PathPercent QQuickPathPercent
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-view-elements
-    \brief The PathPercent manipulates the way a path is interpreted.
+    \brief Manipulates the way a path is interpreted
 
     PathPercent allows you to manipulate the spacing between items on a
     PathView's path. You can use it to bunch together items on part of
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickpathinterpolator.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickpathinterpolator.cpp
index a02589a393..4328305cd0 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickpathinterpolator.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickpathinterpolator.cpp
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
 /*!
     \qmlclass PathInterpolator QQuickPathInterpolator
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
-    \brief The PathInterpolator element provides a way to manually animate along a path.
+    \brief Specifies how to manually animate along a path
 
     PathInterpolator provides \c x, \c y, and \c angle information for a particular \c progress
     along a path.
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickpropertychanges.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickpropertychanges.cpp
index 4fbe5f82d5..5252f625ad 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickpropertychanges.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickpropertychanges.cpp
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass PropertyChanges QQuickPropertyChanges
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-state-elements
-    \brief The PropertyChanges element describes new property bindings or values for a state.
+    \brief Describes new property bindings or values for a state
 
     PropertyChanges is used to define the property values or bindings in a
     \l State. This enables an item's property values to be changed when it
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquicksmoothedanimation.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquicksmoothedanimation.cpp
index cb359481a4..75682152f1 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquicksmoothedanimation.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquicksmoothedanimation.cpp
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ void QSmoothedAnimation::init()
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits NumberAnimation
-    \brief The SmoothedAnimation element allows a property to smoothly track a value.
+    \brief Allows a property to smoothly track a value
 
     A SmoothedAnimation animates a property's value to a set target value
     using an ease in/out quad easing curve.  When the target value changes,
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickspringanimation.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickspringanimation.cpp
index ad83bf158c..1f5b15cf77 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickspringanimation.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickspringanimation.cpp
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ void QQuickSpringAnimationPrivate::updateMode()
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
     \inherits NumberAnimation
 
-    \brief The SpringAnimation element allows a property to track a value in a spring-like motion.
+    \brief Allows a property to track a value in a spring-like motion
 
     SpringAnimation mimics the oscillatory behavior of a spring, with the appropriate \l spring constant to
     control the acceleration and the \l damping to control how quickly the effect dies away.
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickstate.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickstate.cpp
index f41deb0054..7cbd16a51b 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickstate.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickstate.cpp
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ QQuickStateOperation::QQuickStateOperation(QObjectPrivate &dd, QObject *parent)
     \qmlclass State QQuickState
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-state-elements
-    \brief The State element defines configurations of objects and properties.
+    \brief Defines configurations of objects and properties
 
     A \e state is a set of batched changes from the default configuration.
 
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickstatechangescript.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickstatechangescript.cpp
index f2735353a6..4865859a91 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickstatechangescript.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickstatechangescript.cpp
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass StateChangeScript QQuickStateChangeScript
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-state-elements
-    \brief The StateChangeScript element allows you to run a script in a state.
+    \brief Specifies how to run a script in a state
 
     A StateChangeScript is run upon entering a state. You can optionally use
     ScriptAction to specify the point in the transition at which
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquickstategroup.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquickstategroup.cpp
index 45af0e8934..6e88ec55aa 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquickstategroup.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquickstategroup.cpp
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ public:
    \qmlclass StateGroup QQuickStateGroup
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
    \ingroup qml-state-elements
-   \brief The StateGroup element provides state support for non-Item elements.
+   \brief Provides built-in state support for non-Item elements
 
    Item (and all derived elements) provides built in support for states and transitions
    via its \l{Item::state}{state}, \l{Item::states}{states} and \l{Item::transitions}{transitions} properties. StateGroup provides an easy way to
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquicksystempalette.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquicksystempalette.cpp
index 220d3f8c37..cf5098e8ec 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquicksystempalette.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquicksystempalette.cpp
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass SystemPalette QQuickSystemPalette
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
-    \brief The SystemPalette element provides access to the Qt palettes.
+    \brief Provides access to the Qt palettes
 
     The SystemPalette element provides access to the Qt application
     palettes. This provides information about the standard colors used 
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquicktimer.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquicktimer.cpp
index 151f1f8b48..fff3e80202 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquicktimer.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquicktimer.cpp
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ public:
     \qmlclass Timer QQuickTimer
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-utility-elements
-    \brief The Timer item triggers a handler at a specified interval.
+    \brief Triggers a handler at a specified interval
 
     A Timer can be used to trigger an action either once, or repeatedly
     at a given interval.
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ void QQuickTimer::setTriggeredOnStart(bool triggeredOnStart)
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Timer::start()
-    \brief Starts the timer.
+    \brief Starts the timer
 
     If the timer is already running, calling this method has no effect.  The
     \c running property will be true following a call to \c start().
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ void QQuickTimer::start()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Timer::stop()
-    \brief Stops the timer.
+    \brief Stops the timer
 
     If the timer is not running, calling this method has no effect.  The
     \c running property will be false following a call to \c stop().
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ void QQuickTimer::stop()
 
 /*!
     \qmlmethod QtQuick2::Timer::restart()
-    \brief Restarts the timer.
+    \brief Restarts the timer
 
     If the Timer is not running it will be started, otherwise it will be
     stopped, reset to initial state and started.  The \c running property
diff --git a/src/quick/util/qquicktransition.cpp b/src/quick/util/qquicktransition.cpp
index b88584900c..edad787b6e 100644
--- a/src/quick/util/qquicktransition.cpp
+++ b/src/quick/util/qquicktransition.cpp
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ QT_BEGIN_NAMESPACE
     \qmlclass Transition QQuickTransition
     \inqmlmodule QtQuick 2
     \ingroup qml-animation-transition
-    \brief The Transition element defines animated transitions that occur on state changes.
+    \brief Defines animated transitions that occur on state changes
 
     A Transition defines the animations to be applied when a \l State change occurs.