diff --git a/man/weston.ini.man b/man/weston.ini.man
index 5877425c..18b5b2e1 100644
--- a/man/weston.ini.man
+++ b/man/weston.ini.man
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ sets the effect used when closing windows (string). Can be
 By default, the fade animation is used.
 .TP 7
 .BI "startup-animation=" fade
-sets the effect used for opening new windows (string). Can be
+sets the effect used by desktop-shell when starting up (string). Can be
 .B fade,
 .B none.
 By default, the fade animation is used.