diff --git a/content/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/managing-the-default-branch-name-for-your-repositories.md b/content/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/managing-the-default-branch-name-for-your-repositories.md
index df4148851919..23ee8e842990 100644
--- a/content/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/managing-the-default-branch-name-for-your-repositories.md
+++ b/content/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/managing-the-default-branch-name-for-your-repositories.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ When you create a new repository on {% data variables.product.github %}, the rep
 
 {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %}
 {% data reusables.user-settings.repo-tab %}
-1. In the text field, type the default name that you would like to use for new branches.
+1. In the text field, type the default name that you would like to use for new repositories.
 1. Click **Update**.
 
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