diff --git a/IPython/core/usage.py b/IPython/core/usage.py
index b585121..b7c5f5c 100644
--- a/IPython/core/usage.py
+++ b/IPython/core/usage.py
@@ -525,9 +525,9 @@ Inline matplotlib graphics
 ==========================
 
 The IPython console is capable of displaying matplotlib figures inline, in SVG
-or PNG format.  If started with the ``pylab=inline``, then all figures are
-rendered inline automatically (PNG by default).  If started with ``--pylab``
-or ``pylab=<your backend>``, then a GUI backend will be used, but IPython's
+or PNG format.  If started with the ``matplotlib=inline``, then all figures are
+rendered inline automatically (PNG by default).  If started with ``--matplotlib``
+or ``matplotlib=<your backend>``, then a GUI backend will be used, but IPython's
 ``display()`` and ``getfigs()`` functions can be used to view plots inline::
 
     In [9]: display(*getfigs())    # display all figures inline