diff --git a/routing.rst b/routing.rst
index 7a89dde0234..bd014cfcfb6 100644
--- a/routing.rst
+++ b/routing.rst
@@ -824,8 +824,7 @@ Parameter Conversion
 
 A common routing need is to convert the value stored in some parameter (e.g. an
 integer acting as the user ID) into another value (e.g. the object that
-represents the user). This feature is called "param converter" and is only
-available when using annotations to define routes.
+represents the user). This feature is called "param converter".
 
 In case you didn't run this command before, run it now to add support for
 annotations and "param converters":