diff --git a/doc/guides/tools/proc_info.rst b/doc/guides/tools/proc_info.rst
index baaf977f11..fd17e278c0 100644
--- a/doc/guides/tools/proc_info.rst
+++ b/doc/guides/tools/proc_info.rst
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ The stats parameter controls the printing of generic port statistics. If no
 port mask is specified stats are printed for all DPDK ports.
 
 **--xstats**
-The stats parameter controls the printing of extended port statistics. If no
+The xstats parameter controls the printing of extended port statistics. If no
 port mask is specified xstats are printed for all DPDK ports.
 
 **--stats-reset**