diff --git a/docs/components/forms.md b/docs/components/forms.md
index bfb24bd28f..5763adaab5 100644
--- a/docs/components/forms.md
+++ b/docs/components/forms.md
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Remember, since Bootstrap utilizes the HTML5 doctype, **all inputs must have a `
Email address
+ We'll never share your email with anyone else.
Password
@@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ Remember, since Bootstrap utilizes the HTML5 doctype, **all inputs must have a `
File input
- This is some placeholder block-level help text for the above input. It's a bit lighter and easily wraps to a new line.
+ This is some placeholder block-level help text for the above input. It's a bit lighter and easily wraps to a new line.
@@ -517,12 +518,12 @@ Wrap inputs in grid columns, or any custom parent element, to easily enforce des
Block level help text for form controls.
{% example html %}
-A block of help text that breaks onto a new line and may extend beyond one line.
+A block of help text that breaks onto a new line and may extend beyond one line.
{% endexample %}
## Validation
-Bootstrap includes validation styles for error, warning, and success states on form controls. To use, add `.has-warning`, `.has-error`, or `.has-success` to the parent element. Any `.control-label`, `.form-control`, and `.help-block` within that element will receive the validation styles.
+Bootstrap includes validation styles for error, warning, and success states on form controls. To use, add `.has-warning`, `.has-error`, or `.has-success` to the parent element. Any `.control-label`, `.form-control`, and `.text-help` within that element will receive the validation styles.
{% comment %}
{% callout warning %}
diff --git a/scss/_forms.scss b/scss/_forms.scss
index 5266419fde..32c63f75cd 100644
--- a/scss/_forms.scss
+++ b/scss/_forms.scss
@@ -385,19 +385,6 @@ $form-icon-error: "data:image/svg+xml;base64,PD94bWwgdmVyc2lvbj0iMS4wIiBlbmNvZGl
// }
-// Help text
-//
-// Apply to any element you wish to create light text for placement immediately
-// below a form control. Use for general help, formatting, or instructional text.
-
-.help-block {
- display: block; // account for any element using help-block
- margin-top: .25rem;
- margin-bottom: .75rem;
- color: lighten($body-color, 25%); // lighten the text some for contrast
-}
-
-
// Inline forms
//
// Make forms appear inline(-block) by adding the `.form-inline` class. Inline