diff --git a/nixos/doc/manual/installation/installing-virtualbox-guest.xml b/nixos/doc/manual/installation/installing-virtualbox-guest.xml
index 5c86eacfbf4..0ba909fa953 100644
--- a/nixos/doc/manual/installation/installing-virtualbox-guest.xml
+++ b/nixos/doc/manual/installation/installing-virtualbox-guest.xml
@@ -47,6 +47,11 @@
     acceleration
    </para>
   </listitem>
+  <listitem>
+   <para>
+    Click on Settings / Display / Screen and select VBoxVGA as Graphics Controller
+   </para>
+  </listitem>
   <listitem>
    <para>
     Save the settings, start the virtual machine, and continue installation