diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4c7a679..45a589d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ A label is like a basic line of text
 
 ```python
 self.label = Gtk.Label(label="A switch")
-self.switch_box.append(self.switch)
+self.switch_box.append(self.label)
 self.switch_box.set_spacing(5) # Add some spacing
 
 ```