diff --git a/doc/sandbox.mdwn b/doc/sandbox.mdwn
index 46a2ae9bb..f0d7de149 100644
--- a/doc/sandbox.mdwn
+++ b/doc/sandbox.mdwn
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Numbered list
 Bulleted list
 
 * item
-* *bold item*
+* *italic item*
 * item
 * one
   * footballs; runner; unices