diff --git a/docs/csharp/language-reference/preprocessor-directives.md b/docs/csharp/language-reference/preprocessor-directives.md
index d93158c7ce056..46a9fc9cea794 100644
--- a/docs/csharp/language-reference/preprocessor-directives.md
+++ b/docs/csharp/language-reference/preprocessor-directives.md
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ The `#:` directives that are used in file-based apps include:
   Instances of `#:project` are translated into `ProjectReference` elements to include the project with the specified path to the project. For example:
 
   ```csharp
-  #:project ../Path/To.Example.csproj
+  #:project ../Path/To.Example
   ```
 
   The preceding preprocessor token is translated into: