diff --git a/lib/scripts/lyxpaperview b/lib/scripts/lyxpaperview
index cc1399e137..5d7ea3cb2d 100755
--- a/lib/scripts/lyxpaperview
+++ b/lib/scripts/lyxpaperview
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 #This is just an example of an external script for finding corresponding file to the citation of the form Author + Year.
 #You will need to accomodate it to your particular situation.
 #
-#Syntax: paperview AuthorName Year
+#Syntax: paperview Year Author
 #Output: absolute path to the file(s)
 #
 #Dependencies: