diff --git a/labs/example-lab.md b/labs/example-lab.md
index 040911cfddde79c03095a0ccd1155d185255f35c..8b7e1f8279dd9817605f61e4d7c8c11de6564ebb 100644
--- a/labs/example-lab.md
+++ b/labs/example-lab.md
@@ -217,8 +217,7 @@ scala> max(List(1,3,2))
 res1: Int = 3
 ```
 
-You can enter a multiline expression in the REPL by using `Alt+Enter`
-(`Option+Enter` on macOS) instead of `Enter`:
+You can enter a multiline expression in the REPL by using `Alt+Enter` instead of `Enter`:
 
 ```scala
 scala> if 1 == 1 then
@@ -228,6 +227,10 @@ scala> if 1 == 1 then
 val res0: String = a
 ```
 
+(on macOS, first go to `Terminal -> Preference -> Profiles -> Keyboard` and then
+select `Use Option as Meta key`, then `Option+Enter` will work for multiline
+expressions.)
+
 In order to exit the Scala REPL and go back to sbt, type `Ctrl+D`.
 
 ### The worksheet mode