diff --git a/doc/install/python.rst b/doc/install/python.rst
index 672c189a13081a482107131829a10f428f768fad..5a9edc12e27398fc856272b7681812a76df53acf 100644
--- a/doc/install/python.rst
+++ b/doc/install/python.rst
@@ -33,8 +33,8 @@ to see information about the version and enabled features:
 
 .. code-block:: python
 
-    >>> import arbor
-    >>> arbor.print_config()
+    >>> import arbor as A
+    >>> A.print_config()
 
 You are now ready to use Arbor! You can continue reading these documentation pages, have a look at the
 :ref:`Python API reference<pyoverview>`, or visit the :ref:`tutorial`.