diff --git a/docs/reference/types/padding.md b/docs/reference/types/padding.md
index a9b82ffc..e0112d38 100644
--- a/docs/reference/types/padding.md
+++ b/docs/reference/types/padding.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Applies padding to the specified sides.
 ```python
 container_1.padding = ft.padding.all(10)
 container_2.padding = 20 # same as ft.padding.all(20)
-container_3.padding = ft.padding.symmetric(horizontal=10)
+container_3.padding = ft.padding.symmetric(vertical=10)
 container_4.padding=padding.only(left=10)
 ```