diff --git a/src/guide/custom-directive.md b/src/guide/custom-directive.md
index 99abe8838f..94b481576f 100644
--- a/src/guide/custom-directive.md
+++ b/src/guide/custom-directive.md
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Vue.directive('demo', {
 var demo = new Vue({
   el: '#demo',
   data: {
-    msg: 'world!'
+    msg: 'hello!'
   }
 })
 </script>