diff --git a/docs/latex/wx/cmdevent.tex b/docs/latex/wx/cmdevent.tex
index bf1e722d03..3cfff99672 100644
--- a/docs/latex/wx/cmdevent.tex
+++ b/docs/latex/wx/cmdevent.tex
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ a deselection).
 
 \membersection{wxCommandEvent::GetString}
 
-\func{char*}{GetString}{\void}
+\func{wxString}{GetString}{\void}
 
 Returns item string for a listbox or choice selection event (not valid for
 a deselection).
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ Sets the {\bf m\_commandInt} member.
 
 \membersection{wxCommandEvent::SetString}
 
-\func{void}{SetString}{\param{char*}{ string}}
+\func{void}{SetString}{\param{const wxString\&}{ string}}
 
 Sets the {\bf m\_commandString} member.