diff --git a/README.localization b/README.localization
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--- a/README.localization
+++ b/README.localization
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
     February 2007
 
 This file is mainly intended for those who have no or little experience using 
-.po files, but want to contribute by translating the LyX interface into their 
-native language.
+.po files, but want to contribute by translating the LyX interface (i.e. menu
+and dialog items, console messages) into their native language.
 
 
 1) WHERE DO I START?