diff --git a/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/DataStore.java b/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/DataStore.java
index dccebc5..2045a8f 100644
--- a/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/DataStore.java
+++ b/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/DataStore.java
@@ -1422,7 +1422,8 @@ public abstract class DataStore
 		//save any changes
 		try
 		{
-			config.save(DataStore.messagesFilePath);
+			config.options().header("Use a YAML editor like NotepadPlusPlus to edit this file.  \nAfter editing, back up your changes before reloading the server in case you made a syntax error.  \nUse dollar signs ($) for formatting codes, which are documented here: http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Formatting_codes");
+		    config.save(DataStore.messagesFilePath);
 		}
 		catch(IOException exception)
 		{