diff --git a/akka-docs/rst/scala/actors.rst b/akka-docs/rst/scala/actors.rst
index 84b0946311..29ce42edc7 100644
--- a/akka-docs/rst/scala/actors.rst
+++ b/akka-docs/rst/scala/actors.rst
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ The name parameter is optional, but you should preferably name your actors,
 since that is used in log messages and for identifying actors. The name must
 not be empty or start with ``$``, but it may contain URL encoded characters
 (eg. ``%20`` for a blank space).  If the given name is already in use by
-another child to the same parent an `InvalidActorNameException` is thrown.
+another child to the same parent an :class:`InvalidActorNameException` is thrown.
 
 Actors are automatically started asynchronously when created.