diff --git a/gtk/gtkdialog.c b/gtk/gtkdialog.c
index b5863263f0..22c32ce5fe 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkdialog.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkdialog.c
@@ -1412,7 +1412,7 @@ gtk_dialog_get_action_area (GtkDialog *dialog)
  *
  * Returns the content area of @dialog.
  *
- * Returns: (transfer none): the content area #GtkVBox.
+ * Returns: (transfer none): the content area #GtkBox.
  *
  * Since: 2.14
  **/