diff --git a/lisp/misc.el b/lisp/misc.el
index 64f3986ff4c..52df33911f7 100644
--- a/lisp/misc.el
+++ b/lisp/misc.el
@@ -64,8 +64,7 @@ Also see the `duplicate-line' command."
     (insert string)))
 
 (defcustom duplicate-line-final-position 0
-  "Where to put point after duplicating a line with `duplicate-line'
-or `duplicate-dwim'.
+  "Where to put point after `duplicate-line' or `duplicate-dwim'.
 When 0, leave point on the original line.
 When 1, move point to the first new line.
 When -1, move point to the last new line.