diff --git a/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md b/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md
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--- a/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md
@@ -610,8 +610,7 @@ If you manage users externally you can replace the user invite button for organi
 
 ### viewers_can_edit
 
-Viewers can edit/inspect dashboard settings in the browser, but not save the dashboard.
-Default is `false`.
+Viewers can access and use [Explore]({{< relref "../explore/_index.md" >}}) and perform temporary edits on panels in dashboards they have access to. They cannot save their changes. Default is `false`.
 
 ### editors_can_admin