diff --git a/etc/NEWS b/etc/NEWS
index 76a9ecdbc07..902d89e62d8 100644
--- a/etc/NEWS
+++ b/etc/NEWS
@@ -234,8 +234,8 @@ composited display.
 
 +++
 ** New frame parameter 'shaded'.
-On supported window managers, this controls whether or not a frame's
-contents will be hidden, leaving only the title bar.
+With window managers which support this, it controls whether or not a
+frame's contents will be hidden, leaving only the title bar on display.
 
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 ** New user option 'x-gtk-use-native-input'.