diff --git a/docs/theming-guide.adoc b/docs/theming-guide.adoc
index 7db66736b..51190936a 100644
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@@ -4779,7 +4779,7 @@ Other "`facing`" pages may be added in the future.
 
 It's possible to disable the automatic facing feature for a given part or chapter.
 This can be done by adding the nonfacing option to the section node.
-When the nonfacing option is present, the part or chapter title will be placed on the following page.
+When the nonfacing option is present, the part or chapter title will be placed on the next adjacent page rather than the next facing page.
 
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