diff --git a/kitty/options/definition.py b/kitty/options/definition.py
index cb1482530..1e77865cb 100644
--- a/kitty/options/definition.py
+++ b/kitty/options/definition.py
@@ -1040,7 +1040,7 @@
     long_text='''
 The XDG Sound Theme kitty will use to play the bell sound.
 On Wayland, when the compositor supports it, it is asked to play the system default
-bell sound. Otherwise, defaults to the custom theme name specified in the
+bell sound, and this setting has no effect. Otherwise, defaults to the custom theme name specified in the
 :link:`XDG Sound theme specification <https://specifications.freedesktop.org/sound-theme-spec/latest/sound_lookup.html>,
 falling back to the default freedesktop theme if it does not exist.
 To change your sound theme desktop wide, create :file:`~/.local/share/sounds/__custom/index.theme` with the contents: