diff --git a/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/x_ray_eye_align.py b/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/x_ray_eye_align.py
index 2a8e23c1..87e0fbfc 100644
--- a/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/x_ray_eye_align.py
+++ b/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/x_ray_eye_align.py
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ class XrayEyeAlign:
                     self.gui.show_crosshair()
 
                     self.send_message(
-                        "Submit height. Use arrows if far off."
+                        "Mark the sample height with the selection tool, then submit. Use arrows if far off."
                     )
                     self.gui.enable_submit_button(True)
                     self.movement_buttons_enabled(True, True)