diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/__init__.py b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/__init__.py
index 66d5607137..1d4ed7f810 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/__init__.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/__init__.py
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ class InterfaceAction(QObject):
             tooltips.
         :param triggered: A callable which is connected to the triggered signal
             of the created action.
-        :param shortcut_name: The test displayed to the user when customizing
+        :param shortcut_name: The text displayed to the user when customizing
             the keyboard shortcuts for this action. By default it is set to the
             value of ``text``.