diff --git a/doc/dune-files.rst b/doc/dune-files.rst
index b77d7886..c74dadc9 100644
--- a/doc/dune-files.rst
+++ b/doc/dune-files.rst
@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ To use a different rule mode, use the long form:
 ocamlyacc
 ---------
 
-``(ocamlyacc (<names>))`` is essentially a shorthand for:
+``(ocamlyacc <names>)`` is essentially a shorthand for:
 
 .. code:: scheme
 
@@ -524,7 +524,7 @@ To use a different rule mode, use the long form:
 .. code:: scheme
 
     (ocamlyacc
-      (modules (<names>))
+      (modules <names>)
       (mode    <mode>))
 
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