diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/text.py b/lib/matplotlib/text.py
index 40cd8c8cd6f7..7fc19c042a1f 100644
--- a/lib/matplotlib/text.py
+++ b/lib/matplotlib/text.py
@@ -606,6 +606,10 @@ def set_wrap(self, wrap):
         """
         Set whether the text can be wrapped.
 
+        Wrapping makes sure the text is completely within the figure box, i.e.
+        it does not extend beyond the drawing area. It does not take into
+        account any other artists.
+
         Parameters
         ----------
         wrap : bool