diff --git a/documentation/ref-manual/ref-variables.xml b/documentation/ref-manual/ref-variables.xml
index bdddfb3301..110680683f 100644
--- a/documentation/ref-manual/ref-variables.xml
+++ b/documentation/ref-manual/ref-variables.xml
@@ -676,8 +676,9 @@ Core layer for images cannot be removed
             <glossdef>
                 <para>
                     Specifies the list of packages to be added to the image.
-                    This variable should only be set in the <filename>local.conf</filename>
-                    configuration file found in the
+                    You should only set this variable in the
+                    <filename>local.conf</filename> configuration file found
+                    in the
                     <ulink url='&YOCTO_DOCS_DEV_URL;#build-directory'>Build Directory</ulink>.
                 </para>