diff --git a/modules/editor/format/README.org b/modules/editor/format/README.org
index dc3126934..21dcced27 100644
--- a/modules/editor/format/README.org
+++ b/modules/editor/format/README.org
@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ be formatted and returned to the buffer using
 ** Module flags
 - +onsave ::
   Enable reformatting of a buffer when it is saved. See
-  [[var:+format-on-save-disabled-modes]] to control what major modes to (or not to)
-  format on save.
+  [[var:+format-on-save-disabled-modes]] to disable format on save for certain
+  major modes.
 
 ** Packages
 - [[doom-package:apheleia]]