diff --git a/src/sq_cli/key.rs b/src/sq_cli/key.rs
index c2d8b029..a4c10eb6 100644
--- a/src/sq_cli/key.rs
+++ b/src/sq_cli/key.rs
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ pub struct GenerateCommand {
             "Adds an encryption-capable subkey. \
             Encryption-capable subkeys can be marked as \
             suitable for transport encryption, storage \
-            encryption, or both. \
+            encryption, or both, i.e., universal. \
             [default: universal]",
         value_enum,
     )]