diff --git a/docs/api.rst b/docs/api.rst
index ecc9105..6405ff5 100644
--- a/docs/api.rst
+++ b/docs/api.rst
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ The UTF-8 encoded string you want to paste.
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 The lexer string key used for highlighting. See `lexer list`_  for a full list
-of choices. Default: ``python``.
+of choices. Default: ``text``.
 
 ``format`` (optional)
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