diff --git a/man7/ip.7 b/man7/ip.7
index da2e5edec..4b1e55d99 100644
--- a/man7/ip.7
+++ b/man7/ip.7
@@ -992,7 +992,7 @@ that the packets were too large and cut them into pieces) will be
 reassembled (defragmented) before being processed, even if they are
 about to be forwarded.
 
-Only enable if running either a firewall that is the sole link
+Enable only if running either a firewall that is the sole link
 to your network or a transparent proxy; never ever use it for a
 normal router or host.
 Otherwise, fragmented communication can be disturbed