diff --git a/.changes/next-release/bugfix-3adca794-d149-4f2e-bf7c-6f748f339849.json b/.changes/next-release/bugfix-3adca794-d149-4f2e-bf7c-6f748f339849.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..68ef705bf8f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changes/next-release/bugfix-3adca794-d149-4f2e-bf7c-6f748f339849.json
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+{
+  "type" : "bugfix",
+  "description" : "Amazon Q /doc: update workspace too large error message"
+}
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diff --git a/plugins/core/resources/resources/software/aws/toolkits/resources/MessagesBundle.properties b/plugins/core/resources/resources/software/aws/toolkits/resources/MessagesBundle.properties
index ed823f2b891..87c11fd21cb 100644
--- a/plugins/core/resources/resources/software/aws/toolkits/resources/MessagesBundle.properties
+++ b/plugins/core/resources/resources/software/aws/toolkits/resources/MessagesBundle.properties
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ amazonqDoc.edit.message=Okay, let's work on your README. Describe the changes yo
 amazonqDoc.edit.placeholder=Describe documentation changes
 amazonqDoc.error.generating=Unable to generate changes.
 amazonqDoc.error_text=I'm sorry, I ran into an issue while trying to generate your documentation. Please try again.
-amazonqDoc.exception.content_length_error=Your workspace is too large for me to review. Your workspace must be within the quota, even if you choose a smaller folder. For more information on quotas, see the <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/doc-generation.html#quotas" target="_blank">Amazon Q Developer documentation.</a>
+amazonqDoc.exception.content_length_error=The folder you selected is in a project or workspace that is too large for me to use as context. To create or update a README for your code, choose a folder in a smaller project or workspace. For information on quotas, see the <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/doc-generation.html#quotas" target="_blank">Amazon Q Developer documentation.</a>
 amazonqDoc.exception.no_change_required=I couldn't find any code changes to update in the README. Try another documentation task.
 amazonqDoc.exception.prompt_too_vague=I need more information to make changes to your README. Try providing some of the following details:\n- Which sections you want to modify\n- The content you want to add or remove\n- Specific issues that need correcting\n\nFor more information on prompt best practices, see the <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/doc-generation.html" target="_blank">Amazon Q Developer documentation.</a>
 amazonqDoc.exception.prompt_unrelated=These changes don't seem related to documentation. Try describing your changes again, using the following best practices:\n- Changes should relate to how project functionality is reflected in the README\n- Content you refer to should be available in your codebase\n\nFor more information on prompt best practices, see the <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/doc-generation.html" target="_blank">Amazon Q Developer documentation.</a>