diff --git a/docs/api/browser-window.md b/docs/api/browser-window.md
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@@ -579,7 +579,8 @@ Same with `webContents.reload`.
 
 * `menu` Menu
 
-Sets the `menu` as the window top menu.
+Sets the `menu` as the window's menu bar, setting it to `null` will remove the
+menu bar.
 
 __Note:__ This API is not available on OS X.