diff --git a/data/example.conf b/data/example.conf
index 9ffedac1f..3f5e672be 100644
--- a/data/example.conf
+++ b/data/example.conf
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ options
 
 	/*
 	 * If set, this will allow users to let Services send PRIVMSGs to them
-	 * instead of NOTICEs. Also see the defmsg option of nickserv:defaults,
+	 * instead of NOTICEs. Also see the "msg" option of nickserv:defaults,
 	 * which also toggles the default communication (PRIVMSG or NOTICE) to
 	 * use for unregistered users.
 	 *