diff --git a/docs/hacking-howto b/docs/hacking-howto
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--- a/docs/hacking-howto
+++ b/docs/hacking-howto
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ First of all, update your working copy to the latest version of the master
 branch:
 
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-rit pull
+git pull
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 Afterwards, make the necessary changes for your bugfix/feature. Then, review