diff --git a/doc/user/admin_area/settings/usage_statistics.md b/doc/user/admin_area/settings/usage_statistics.md
index beb52dde4ab..f3745d0efa7 100644
--- a/doc/user/admin_area/settings/usage_statistics.md
+++ b/doc/user/admin_area/settings/usage_statistics.md
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ You can view the exact JSON payload in the administration panel.
 
 ### Deactivate the usage ping
 
-By default, usage ping is opt-out. If you want to deactivate this feature, go to
+The usage ping is opt-out. If you want to deactivate this feature, go to
 the Settings page of your administration panel and uncheck the Usage ping
 checkbox.