diff --git a/doc/lispref/modes.texi b/doc/lispref/modes.texi
index 6f99ddc3972..f8a21e003e0 100644
--- a/doc/lispref/modes.texi
+++ b/doc/lispref/modes.texi
@@ -1522,11 +1522,11 @@ starts, for example by providing a @code{:require} keyword.
 Use @code{:group @var{group}} in @var{keyword-args} to specify the
 custom group for the mode variable of the global minor mode.
 
-When you define a globalized minor mode, you should generally also
-define a non-globalized version to toggle the mode on an individual
-buffer basis.  This allows users to disable a globally enabled minor
-mode in a specific major mode if they wish, by deactivating the local
-minor mode in the major mode's hook.
+Generally speaking, when you define a globalized minor mode, you should
+also define a non-globalized version, so that people can use (or
+disable) it in individual buffers.  This also allows them to disable a
+globally enabled minor mode in a specific major mode, by using that
+mode's hook.
 @end defmac