diff --git a/samples/sensor/vcnl4040/README.rst b/samples/sensor/vcnl4040/README.rst
index 26794839da3d3..be81aa0e2a9d6 100644
--- a/samples/sensor/vcnl4040/README.rst
+++ b/samples/sensor/vcnl4040/README.rst
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-.. zephyr:code-sample:: vcml4040
+.. zephyr:code-sample:: vcnl4040
    :name: VCNL4040 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor
    :relevant-api: sensor_interface