diff --git a/dspace/config/dspace.cfg b/dspace/config/dspace.cfg
index bc5bc5a7fe..2588a3a3d5 100644
--- a/dspace/config/dspace.cfg
+++ b/dspace/config/dspace.cfg
@@ -1509,9 +1509,9 @@ log.report.dir = ${dspace.dir}/log
 
 #iiif.bitstream.url = ${dspace.server.url}/api/core/bitstreams
 
-# Possible values: "paged" or "individuals".  Typically "paged" is preferred
-# for documents. However, it can be overridden here if necessary for the
-# viewer client.
+# Sets the viewing hint. Possible values: "paged" or "individuals".
+# Typically "paged" is preferred for multi-age documents. Use "individuals"
+# if you plan to implement the search api.
 #iiif.document.viewing.hint = individuals
 
 #---------------------------------------------------------------#