diff --git a/topics/basics/plugin_structure/plugin_configuration_file.md b/topics/basics/plugin_structure/plugin_configuration_file.md
index aa2531902..9e6c70aa9 100644
--- a/topics/basics/plugin_structure/plugin_configuration_file.md
+++ b/topics/basics/plugin_structure/plugin_configuration_file.md
@@ -842,10 +842,11 @@ Required
 {type="narrow"}
 Attributes
 :
-- `id` _(**required**)_<br/>
+- `id` _(optional; defaults to the action class short name if not specified)_<br/>
   A unique action identifier.
-  The action identifier must be unique between different plugins.
-  Thus, it is recommended to prepend it with the value of the plugin [`<id>`](#idea-plugin__id).
+  It is recommended to specify the `id` attribute explicitly.<br/>
+  The action identifier must be unique across different plugins.
+  To ensure uniqueness, consider prepending it with the value of the plugin's [`<id>`](#idea-plugin__id).
 - `class` _(**required**)_<br/>
   The fully qualified name of the action implementation class.
 - `text` _(**required** if the action is not