diff --git a/doc/openocd.texi b/doc/openocd.texi
index a5037b254..479bf34ec 100644
--- a/doc/openocd.texi
+++ b/doc/openocd.texi
@@ -2514,7 +2514,7 @@ and are not restricted to containing only decimal digits.)
 
 @deffn {Config Command} {ftdi_location} <bus>-<port>[.<port>]...
 @emph{DEPRECATED -- avoid using this.
-Use the @xref{adapter_usb_location, adapter usb location} command instead.}
+Use the command @ref{adapter_usb_location,,adapter usb location} instead.}
 
 Specifies the physical USB port of the adapter to use. The path
 roots at @var{bus} and walks down the physical ports, with each