diff --git a/docs/sources/panels/visualizations/bar-gauge-panel.md b/docs/sources/panels/visualizations/bar-gauge-panel.md
index 0d49a2d90cc1..3124985c35ba 100644
--- a/docs/sources/panels/visualizations/bar-gauge-panel.md
+++ b/docs/sources/panels/visualizations/bar-gauge-panel.md
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Choose a stacking direction.
 
 - **Auto -** Grafana selects what it thinks is the best orientation.
 - **Horizontal -** Bars stretch horizontally, left to right.
-- **Vertical -** Bars stretch vertically, top to bottom.
+- **Vertical -** Bars stretch vertically, bottom to top.
 
 ### Display mode