Index: trunk/src/org/openstreetmap/josm/actions/mapmode/ParallelWayAction.java
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--- trunk/src/org/openstreetmap/josm/actions/mapmode/ParallelWayAction.java	(revision 19295)
+++ trunk/src/org/openstreetmap/josm/actions/mapmode/ParallelWayAction.java	(revision 19296)
@@ -199,12 +199,11 @@
         // TODO: dynamic messages based on preferences. (Could be problematic translation wise)
         switch (mode) {
-        case NORMAL:
+        if (mode == NORMAL) {
             // CHECKSTYLE.OFF: LineLength
             return tr("Select ways as in Select mode. Drag selected ways or a single way to create a parallel copy (Alt toggles tag preservation)");
             // CHECKSTYLE.ON: LineLength
-        case DRAGGING:
+        } else { // mode == DRAGGING
             return tr("Hold Ctrl to toggle snapping");
         }
-        return ""; // impossible ..
     }