diff --git a/kitty/options/definition.py b/kitty/options/definition.py
index 37b33915e..7bedfc14b 100644
--- a/kitty/options/definition.py
+++ b/kitty/options/definition.py
@@ -1958,7 +1958,7 @@ this option by reloading the config is not supported.
 opt('background_image', 'none',
     option_type='background_images', ctype='!background_images',
     long_text='Glob pattern matching one or more background images. Must be in PNG/JPEG/WEBP/TIFF/GIF/BMP format.'
-    ' The first one is used as the default image, you can change the current image using :ac:`change_background_image`.'
+    ' The first one is used as the default image.'
     ' Multiple images are stored in GPU VRAM (on demand) so that transitioning between them is instant.'
     ' In order to move between images in the list of background images, use the remote control command'
     ' :code:`set-backround-image`, see `kitten set-backround-image --help` for details. You can map the command'