diff --git a/gtk/gtkswitch.c b/gtk/gtkswitch.c
index 5f7fff01bf..ef3e58ec80 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkswitch.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkswitch.c
@@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ gtk_switch_class_init (GtkSwitchClass *klass)
    * default handler from running.
    *
    * Visually, the underlying state is represented by the trough color of
-   * the switch, while the [property@Gtk.Switch`:active] property is
+   * the switch, while the [property@Gtk.Switch:active] property is
    * represented by the position of the switch.
    *
    * Returns: %TRUE to stop the signal emission