diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/preferences/look_feel_tabs/edit_metadata.ui b/src/calibre/gui2/preferences/look_feel_tabs/edit_metadata.ui
index 41c3341c87..bf8e2abf05 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/preferences/look_feel_tabs/edit_metadata.ui
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/preferences/look_feel_tabs/edit_metadata.ui
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ open the template editor in the book list for a "Column built from other
 columns&quot;. Editing with mouse clicks and the Tab key will be disabled.&lt;/p&gt;</string>
          </property>
          <property name="text">
-          <string>Only the &amp;F2 (Edit) key edits column templates (restart needed)</string>
+          <string>Only the &amp;F2 (Edit) key edits column templates (needs restart)</string>
          </property>
         </widget>
        </item>