diff --git a/typings/xterm-headless.d.ts b/typings/xterm-headless.d.ts
index 3878d223..f0bc42da 100644
--- a/typings/xterm-headless.d.ts
+++ b/typings/xterm-headless.d.ts
@@ -187,9 +187,9 @@ declare module '@xterm/headless' {
     scrollback?: number;
 
     /**
-     * If enabled ED2 (clear screen) escape sequence will push
-     * erased text to scrollback.
-     * This emulates PuTTY default clear screen behavior.
+     * If enabled the Erase in Display All (ED2) escape sequence will push
+     * erased text to scrollback, instead of clearing only the viewport portion.
+     * This emulates PuTTY's default clear screen behavior.
      */
     scrollOnDisplayErase?: boolean;