diff --git a/datascience/tables.py b/datascience/tables.py
index cce3c9ca..3cb9262e 100644
--- a/datascience/tables.py
+++ b/datascience/tables.py
@@ -2317,8 +2317,9 @@ def scatter(self, column_for_x, select=None, overlay=True, fit_line=False,
             ``s``: Size of dots. If sizes is also provided, then dots will be
                 in the range 0 to 2 * s.
 
-            ``colors``: (deprecated) A synonym for ``group``.  Retained
-                for backwards compatibility.
+            ``colors``: (deprecated) A synonym for ``group``. Retained
+                temporarily for backwards compatibility. This argument
+                will be removed in future releases.
 
         Raises:
             ValueError -- Every column, ``column_for_x`` or ``select``, must be numerical