diff --git a/src/register/ledger-core/split-register-model.c b/src/register/ledger-core/split-register-model.c
index 859b20ebff..23f00f7ef2 100644
--- a/src/register/ledger-core/split-register-model.c
+++ b/src/register/ledger-core/split-register-model.c
@@ -1015,7 +1015,7 @@ gnc_split_register_get_tran_num_help (VirtualLocation virt_loc,
                     "or check number, common to all entry lines (splits)");
             break;
         default:
-            help = _("Enter a transaction reference, "
+            help = _("Enter a transaction reference "
                     "that will be common to all entry lines (splits)");
             break;
         }