diff --git a/code/modules/power/cable.dm b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
index ae8091f2915..34a0140e311 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cable.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
@@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(wire_node_generating_types, typecacheof(list(/obj/structure/gri
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	. += "<b>Ctrl+Click</b> to change the layer you are placing on."
+	. += "<b>Use it in hand</b> to change the layer you are placing on, amongst other things."
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/update_name()
 	. = ..()