diff --git a/packages/docs/docs/transactions/importing.md b/packages/docs/docs/transactions/importing.md
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@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ After checking the **id**, Actual will look for transactions around the same dat
 
 It will always favor the imported transaction. If it matches a manually-entered transaction, it will update the date to match the imported transaction. **Keeping dates in sync with your bank is important** as it allows you to compare the balance at any point in time with your bank.
 
-When "Merge with existing transactions" is enabled, a **Reimport deleted transactions** checkbox is also available. When unchecked (the default for file imports), any transactions that were previously imported and then deleted will not be reimported. Enable this option if you want deleted transactions to reappear during import.
+When "Merge with existing transactions" is enabled, a **Reimport deleted transactions** checkbox is also available. When checked (the default for file imports), any transactions that were previously imported and then deleted will be reimported. Disable this option if you do _not_ want deleted transactions to reappear during import.
 
 :::note
 The [API](/docs/api/reference#importtransactions) defaults `reimportDeleted` to `true` for backward compatibility. If you are importing via the API and want to skip deleted transactions, pass `reimportDeleted: false` explicitly.