diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Markers.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Markers.js
index 192adb3b9e..82e955af75 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Markers.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Markers.js
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ OpenLayers.Layer.Markers.prototype =
         }
     },
 
-    /** Calculate the screen pixel location for the marker, create it, and 
+    /** Calculate the pixel location for the marker, create it, and 
     *    add it to the layer's div
     * 
     * @private