diff --git a/docs/api-guide/exceptions.md b/docs/api-guide/exceptions.md
index 66e181737..33c4dc910 100644
--- a/docs/api-guide/exceptions.md
+++ b/docs/api-guide/exceptions.md
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Note that the exception handler will only be called for responses generated by r
 
 **Signature:** `APIException()`
 
-The **base class** for all exceptions raised inside REST framework.
+The **base class** for all exceptions raised inside an APIView class or @api_view.
 
 To provide a custom exception, subclass `APIException` and set the `.status_code` and `.default_detail` properties on the class.