diff --git a/pcbnew/pcb_textbox.cpp b/pcbnew/pcb_textbox.cpp
index e3b37bee6c..53b2e3877a 100644
--- a/pcbnew/pcb_textbox.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/pcb_textbox.cpp
@@ -465,7 +465,9 @@ bool PCB_TEXTBOX::HitTest( const BOX2I& aRect, bool aContained, int aAccuracy )
 
 wxString PCB_TEXTBOX::GetItemDescription( UNITS_PROVIDER* aUnitsProvider ) const
 {
-    return wxString::Format( _( "PCB Text Box on %s" ), GetLayerName() );
+    return wxString::Format( _( "PCB Text Box '%s' on %s" ),
+                             KIUI::EllipsizeMenuText( GetText() ),
+                             GetLayerName() );
 }