diff --git a/servers/slapd/slapd.conf b/servers/slapd/slapd.conf
index 679cbbf936..5fcca2c1db 100644
--- a/servers/slapd/slapd.conf
+++ b/servers/slapd/slapd.conf
@@ -64,7 +64,8 @@ rootdn		"cn=Manager,dc=my-domain,dc=com"
 # Use of strong authentication encouraged.
 rootpw		secret
 # The database directory MUST exist prior to running slapd AND 
-# should only be accessible by the slapd/tools. Mode 700 recommended.
+# should only be accessible by the slapd and slap tools.
+# Mode 700 recommended.
 directory	%LOCALSTATEDIR%/openldap-data
 # Indices to maintain
 index	objectClass	eq