diff --git a/docs/api/menu.md b/docs/api/menu.md
index ca35d4bb42..0e66fc216d 100644
--- a/docs/api/menu.md
+++ b/docs/api/menu.md
@@ -242,8 +242,9 @@ will become properties of the constructed menu items.
 * `browserWindow` BrowserWindow (optional) - Default is `null`.
 * `x` Number (optional) - Default is -1.
 * `y` Number (**required** if `x` is used) - Default is -1.
-* `positioningItem` Number (optional) _OS X_ - the index of the menu item to
-  be positioned under the mouse cursor at the specified coordinates.
+* `positioningItem` Number (optional) _OS X_ - The index of the menu item to
+  be positioned under the mouse cursor at the specified coordinates. Default is
+  -1.
 
 Pops up this menu as a context menu in the `browserWindow`. You can optionally
 provide a `x, y` coordinate to place the menu at, otherwise it will be placed