diff --git a/kitty/options/definition.py b/kitty/options/definition.py
index 9315c7319..f2e688133 100644
--- a/kitty/options/definition.py
+++ b/kitty/options/definition.py
@@ -3452,7 +3452,7 @@ For example::
 You can create mappings that apply when the focused window matches some condition,
 such as having a particular program running. For example::
 
-    map --when-focus-on "title:keyboard.protocol" kitty_mod+t
+    map --when-focus-on title:keyboard.protocol kitty_mod+t
 
 This will cause :kbd:`kitty_mod+t` (the default shortcut for opening a new tab)
 to be unmapped only when the focused window