diff --git a/gdk/gdkwindow.c b/gdk/gdkwindow.c
index 4feec5ad39..fe24ddcba4 100644
--- a/gdk/gdkwindow.c
+++ b/gdk/gdkwindow.c
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@ sync_native_window_stack_position (GdkWindow *window)
  * more details.  Note: to use this on displays other than the default
  * display, @parent must be specified.
  *
- * Return value: (transfer none): the new #GdkWindow
+ * Return value: (transfer full): the new #GdkWindow
  **/
 GdkWindow*
 gdk_window_new (GdkWindow     *parent,