diff --git a/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/basic/BasicSplitPaneDivider.java b/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/basic/BasicSplitPaneDivider.java
index f03671bcc56..d6ffc2f3789 100644
--- a/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/basic/BasicSplitPaneDivider.java
+++ b/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/basic/BasicSplitPaneDivider.java
@@ -376,9 +376,10 @@ public class BasicSplitPaneDivider extends Container
 
     /**
      * Messaged when the oneTouchExpandable value of the JSplitPane the
-     * receiver is contained in changes. Will create the
-     * <code>leftButton</code> and <code>rightButton</code> if they
-     * are null. invalidates the receiver as well.
+     * divider is contained in changes. Will create the
+     * <code>leftButton</code> and <code>rightButton</code> if they are null
+     * and corresponding JSplitPane supports oneTouchExpandable property.
+     * Invalidates the corresponding JSplitPane as well.
      */
     protected void oneTouchExpandableChanged() {
         if (!DefaultLookup.getBoolean(splitPane, splitPaneUI,