diff --git a/doc/install-guide/section_nova-controller-install.xml b/doc/install-guide/section_nova-controller-install.xml
index 11bfd471fd..4533341cc2 100644
--- a/doc/install-guide/section_nova-controller-install.xml
+++ b/doc/install-guide/section_nova-controller-install.xml
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
         complete the following actions:</para>
       <substeps>
         <step>
-          <para>In the <literal>[database]</literal> section, configure
+          <para>Add a <literal>[database]</literal> section, and configure
             database access:</para>
           <programlisting language="ini">[database]
 ...