diff --git a/content/docs/hooks-reference.md b/content/docs/hooks-reference.md
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--- a/content/docs/hooks-reference.md
+++ b/content/docs/hooks-reference.md
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@ function FancyInput(props, ref) {
 FancyInput = forwardRef(FancyInput);
 ```
 
-In this example, a parent component that renders `<FancyInput ref={fancyInputRef} />` would be able to call `fancyInputRef.current.focus()`.
+In this example, a parent component that renders `<FancyInput ref={inputRef} />` would be able to call `inputRef.current.focus()`.
 
 ### `useLayoutEffect` {#uselayouteffect}