diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md
index 6ab362fa..8333ea59 100644
--- a/docs/index.md
+++ b/docs/index.md
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ import ReactModal from 'react-modal';
 
   shouldCloseOnOverlayClick={
     true
-  /* Boolean indicating if the overlay should close the modal */}
+  /* Boolean indicating if clicking the overlay should close the modal */}
 
   shouldCloseOnEsc={
     true