diff --git a/plugins/modules/vmware_guest.py b/plugins/modules/vmware_guest.py
index 864a8dfc7..c2efbbd30 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/vmware_guest.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/vmware_guest.py
@@ -526,13 +526,13 @@
             type: str
             description:
             - Name of the portgroup or distributed virtual portgroup for this interface.
-            - Required per entry.
+            - This is required if C(vlan) isn't defined.
             - When specifying distributed virtual portgroup make sure given O(esxi_hostname) or O(cluster) is associated with it.
         vlan:
             type: int
             description:
             - VLAN number for this interface.
-            - Required per entry.
+            - This is required if C(name) isn't defined.
         device_type:
             type: str
             description: