diff --git a/doc/api/crypto.rst b/doc/api/crypto.rst
index ef81892..e2f2bca 100644
--- a/doc/api/crypto.rst
+++ b/doc/api/crypto.rst
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 
 .. py:function:: get_elliptic_curve(name)
 
-    Return a single curve object selected by name.
+    Return a single curve object selected by *name*.
 
     See :py:func:`get_elliptic_curves` for information about curve objects.