diff --git a/www/DataStoreContent.js b/www/DataStoreContent.js
index 5295b8c2..d23f2ef1 100644
--- a/www/DataStoreContent.js
+++ b/www/DataStoreContent.js
@@ -623,6 +623,7 @@ Ext.define('PBS.DataStoreContent', {
 	{
 	    xtype: 'textfield',
 	    reference: 'searchbox',
+	    emptyText: gettext('group, date or owner'),
 	    triggers: {
 		clear: {
 		    cls: 'pmx-clear-trigger',