diff --git a/docs/cmakelists.md b/docs/cmakelists.md
index 521a0394..8f6580b6 100644
--- a/docs/cmakelists.md
+++ b/docs/cmakelists.md
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ related to making Python extension modules.
 
 If you are making a Limited API / Stable ABI package, you'll need the
 `Development.SABIModule` component instead (CMake 3.26+). You can use the
-`SKBUILD_LIMITED_API` variable to check to see if it was requested.
+`SKBUILD_SABI_COMPONENT` variable to check to see if it was requested.
 
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 :::{warning}