diff --git a/files/copy.py b/files/copy.py
index 5dd1e9935e6..122d9808472 100644
--- a/files/copy.py
+++ b/files/copy.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ module: copy
 version_added: "historical"
 short_description: Copies files to remote locations.
 description:
-     - The M(copy) module copies a file on the local box to remote locations. Use the M(fetch) module to copy files from remote locations to the local box.
+     - The M(copy) module copies a file on the local box to remote locations. Use the M(fetch) module to copy files from remote locations to the local box. If you need variable interpolation in copied files, use the M(template) module.
 options:
   src:
     description: