diff --git a/docs/sources/explore/_index.md b/docs/sources/explore/_index.md
index 703b4785277..317bfbe48d5 100644
--- a/docs/sources/explore/_index.md
+++ b/docs/sources/explore/_index.md
@@ -63,4 +63,4 @@ After you've navigated to Explore, you should notice a "Back" button in the Expl
 
 > **Note:** Available in Grafana 7.3 and later versions.
 
-The Share shortened link capability allows you to create smaller and simpler URLs of the format /goto/:uid instead of using longer URLs with query parameters. To create a shortened link, click the **Share** option in Explore toolbar. Any shortened links that are never used will be automatically deleted after 7 days.
+The Share shortened link capability allows you to create smaller and simpler URLs of the format /goto/:uid instead of using longer URLs with query parameters. To create a shortened link to the executed query, click the **Share** option in the Explore toolbar. A shortened link that is never used will automatically get deleted after seven (7) days.
diff --git a/public/app/features/explore/ExploreToolbar.tsx b/public/app/features/explore/ExploreToolbar.tsx
index 097e7b209fa..dcc3a9f6c5b 100644
--- a/public/app/features/explore/ExploreToolbar.tsx
+++ b/public/app/features/explore/ExploreToolbar.tsx
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export class UnConnectedExploreToolbar extends PureComponent<Props> {
                 </ToolbarButton>
               ) : null}
 
-              <Tooltip content={'Copy shortened link'} placement="bottom">
+              <Tooltip content={'Copy shortened link to the executed query'} placement="bottom">
                 <ToolbarButton icon="share-alt" onClick={() => createAndCopyShortLink(window.location.href)} />
               </Tooltip>