@@ -218,7 +218,6 @@ replica set, however there are some important considerations:
218218
219219- The primary node does not replicate the ``compact`` command to the
220220 secondaries.
221- - The ``compact`` command blocks writes while it runs.
222221- You should run ``compact`` on secondary nodes whenever possible. If
223222 you cannot run ``compact`` on secondaries, see the :ref:`force
224223 <compact-force-option>` option.
@@ -262,17 +261,21 @@ Blocking behavior on secondary nodes is version specific.
262261 - Blocking Behavior
263262
264263 * - 4.4
265- - - ``compact`` blocks all write activity.
266- - No replication possible.
267- - Reads not permitted.
264+ - - No replication is possible.
265+ - Reads are not permitted.
268266
269267 * - Post 4.4.17, 5.0.12, 6.0.2, 6.1.0
270- - - ``compact`` blocks all write activity.
271- - A secondary node can replicate while ``compact`` is running.
268+ - - A secondary node can replicate while ``compact`` is running.
272269 - Reads permitted.
273270
274- When ``compact`` completes, the secondary returns to the
275- :replstate:`SECONDARY` state.
271+ Replication status while the ``compact`` command is running depends on
272+ your specific MongoDB version:
273+
274+ - In MongoDB versions ``4.4.9`` and later, the replica set remains in a
275+ :replstate:`SECONDARY` status.
276+
277+ - In MongoDB versions earlier than ``4.4.9``, ``compact`` forces
278+ the replica set into the :replstate:`RECOVERING` status.
276279
277280For more information about replica set member states, see
278281See :ref:`replica-set-member-states`.
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