diff --git a/doc/src/fix_deform.rst b/doc/src/fix_deform.rst
index a21a3a6044..805bd84382 100644
--- a/doc/src/fix_deform.rst
+++ b/doc/src/fix_deform.rst
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Syntax
 
        *remap* value = *x* or *v* or *none*
          x = remap coords of atoms in group into deforming box
-         v = remap velocities of all atoms when they cross periodic boundaries
+         v = remap velocities of atoms in group when they cross periodic boundaries
          none = no remapping of x or v
        *flip* value = *yes* or *no*
          allow or disallow box flips when it becomes highly skewed