diff --git a/gnucash/gnome/gnucash.desktop.in.in b/gnucash/gnome/gnucash.desktop.in.in
index 2d1596db19..6544793037 100644
--- a/gnucash/gnome/gnucash.desktop.in.in
+++ b/gnucash/gnome/gnucash.desktop.in.in
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Name=GnuCash
 GenericName=Finance Management
 Comment=Manage your finances, accounts, and investments
 Exec=gnucash %f
-# Icon file name, do not translate or use "gnucash-icon" as msgstr
+# Icon file name, do not translate unless you also provide a localized icon file. Alternatively use the English "gnucash-icon" as msgstr
 Icon=gnucash-icon
 StartupNotify=true
 Terminal=false