diff --git a/etc/NEWS b/etc/NEWS
index b083e285347..7042d28a7f2 100644
--- a/etc/NEWS
+++ b/etc/NEWS
@@ -324,6 +324,7 @@ Changing frame parameter `font' sets font-related attributes of the
 `foreground-color' or `background-color' sets the colors of the
 `default' face and vice versa.
 
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 ** New face `menu'.
 
 The face `menu' can be used to change colors and font of Emacs' menus.