diff --git a/doc/lispref/commands.texi b/doc/lispref/commands.texi
index 3425880fec5..6e1d09ebb4d 100644
--- a/doc/lispref/commands.texi
+++ b/doc/lispref/commands.texi
@@ -2354,10 +2354,9 @@ This function returns position information corresponding to pixel
 coordinates @var{x} and @var{y} in a specified frame or window,
 @var{frame-or-window}, which defaults to the selected window.
 The coordinates @var{x} and @var{y} are relative to the
-frame or window used.
-If @var{whole} is @code{nil}, the coordinates are relative
-to the window text area, otherwise they are relative to
-the entire window area including scroll bars, margins and fringes.
+text area of the selected window.
+If @var{whole} is @code{non-nil}, the @var{x} coordinate is relative
+to the entire window area including scroll bars, margins and fringes.
 @end defun
 
 @node Accessing Scroll