diff --git a/reference/var/functions/print-r.xml b/reference/var/functions/print-r.xml
index 8583828010..dea7222243 100644
--- a/reference/var/functions/print-r.xml
+++ b/reference/var/functions/print-r.xml
@@ -49,9 +49,8 @@
      <listitem>
       <para>
        If you would like to capture the output of <function>print_r</function>, 
-       use the <parameter>return</parameter> parameter.  If this parameter is set
-       to &true;, <function>print_r</function> will return its output, instead of
-       printing it (which it does by default).
+       use the <parameter>return</parameter> parameter.  When this parameter is set
+       to &true;, <function>print_r</function> will return the information rather than print it.
       </para>
      </listitem>
     </varlistentry>
@@ -67,6 +66,10 @@
    will be presented in a format that shows keys and elements.  Similar
    notation is used for <type>object</type>s.
   </para>
+  <para>
+   When the <parameter>return</parameter> parameter is &true;, this function
+   will return a <type>string</type>. Otherwise, the return value is &true;.
+  </para>
  </refsect1>
 
  <refsect1 role="notes">