diff --git a/doc/users/whats_new/rcparams.rst b/doc/users/whats_new/rcparams.rst
index 0d78a18108fb..3e0db2815628 100644
--- a/doc/users/whats_new/rcparams.rst
+++ b/doc/users/whats_new/rcparams.rst
@@ -46,3 +46,9 @@ Added "toolmanager" to "toolbar" possible values
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 The new value enables the use of ``ToolManager``
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+Added ``axes.labelpad``
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+This new value controls the space between the axis and the label