diff --git a/src/python/espressomd/particle_data.pyx b/src/python/espressomd/particle_data.pyx
index 870b9665818..8c31234faf6 100644
--- a/src/python/espressomd/particle_data.pyx
+++ b/src/python/espressomd/particle_data.pyx
@@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ cdef class ParticleHandle:
         It includes the content of ``particle_attributes``, minus a few exceptions:
 
         - :attr:`~ParticleHandle.dip`, :attr:`~ParticleHandle.director`:
-        Setting only the director will overwrite the orientation of the
-        particle around the axis parallel to dipole moment/director.
-        Quaternions contain the full info.
+          Setting only the director will overwrite the orientation of the
+          particle around the axis parallel to dipole moment/director.
+          Quaternions contain the full info.
         - :attr:`~ParticleHandle.image_box`, :attr:`~ParticleHandle.node`
 
         """