diff --git a/data/gui/help1.stkgui b/data/gui/help1.stkgui
index ba35d5b3b..119c5b735 100644
--- a/data/gui/help1.stkgui
+++ b/data/gui/help1.stkgui
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
                     <spacer width="25" height="25"/>
                     <bubble proportion="3" height="100%" word_wrap="true"
                             I18N="In the help menu"
-                            text="Collecting nitro allows you to get speed boosts whenever you wish by pressing the appropriate key. You can see your current level of nitro in the gauge at the bottom-right of the race screen."/>
+                            text="Collecting nitro allows you to get speed boosts whenever you wish by pressing the appropriate key or button. You can see your current level of nitro in the gauge at the bottom-right of the race screen."/>
                     </div>
 
                 <div width="100%" proportion="4" layout="horizontal-row">
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
                     <spacer width="25" height="25"/>
                     <bubble proportion="2" height="100%" word_wrap="true"
                             I18N="In the help menu"
-                            text="The 'skidding' key allows you to skid. Short skids help to take sharp turns. If you skid long enough, you will get a boost. You can't stop turning while skidding, so orient your kart carefully before!"/>
+                            text="You can skid by pressing a special key or button. Short skids help to take sharp turns. If you skid long enough, you will get a boost. You can't stop turning while skidding, so orient your kart carefully before!"/>
                 </div>
 
                 <spacer height="3%" width="10"/>