diff --git a/addons/stock/models/stock_picking.py b/addons/stock/models/stock_picking.py
index 04764834449..afac46d705b 100644
--- a/addons/stock/models/stock_picking.py
+++ b/addons/stock/models/stock_picking.py
@@ -43,7 +43,8 @@ class PickingType(models.Model):
         'Use Existing Lots/Serial Numbers', default=True,
         help="If this is checked, you will be able to choose the Lots/Serial Numbers. You can also decide to not put lots in this operation type.  This means it will create stock with no lot or not put a restriction on the lot taken. ")
     show_operations = fields.Boolean(
-        'Show Operations', default=False)
+        'Show Detailed Operations', default=False,
+        help="If this checkbox is ticked, the pickings lines will represent detailed stock operations. If not, the picking lines will represent an aggregate of detailed stock operations.")
     show_reserved = fields.Boolean(
         'Show Reserved', default=True)