diff --git a/_manual/21_preferences-and-session-properties/01_preferences-dialog/12_metering.html b/_manual/21_preferences-and-session-properties/01_preferences-dialog/12_metering.html
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--- a/_manual/21_preferences-and-session-properties/01_preferences-dialog/12_metering.html
+++ b/_manual/21_preferences-and-session-properties/01_preferences-dialog/12_metering.html
@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@ metering tab"/>
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-      <strong>Peak hold time:</strong>
+      <strong>Peak hold time:</strong> Some meter types that have a peak
+      indicator that has a user controlled hold time. The options are off, short,
+      medium, or long.
     </p>
   </li>
   <li>