diff --git a/payu/laboratory.py b/payu/laboratory.py
index cf74ea08..a9d24c14 100644
--- a/payu/laboratory.py
+++ b/payu/laboratory.py
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 The configured laboratory directory may not have write access. Edit/remove one
 (or more) of the following config.yaml options that determine the laboratory
 path:
+    - 'project': The project to use for payu PBS jobs. Default: ${PROJECT}
+    - 'shortpath' Top-level directory for laboratory
+        Default: /scratch/${PROJECT}
     - 'laboratory': Top-level directory for the model laboratory
         Default: /scratch/${PROJECT}/${USER}/${MODEL}
-    - 'shortpath' Top-level directory for laboratory.
-        Default: /scratch/${PROJECT}
-    - 'project': The project to use for payu PBS jobs. Default: ${PROJECT}
 """
 
 
diff --git a/test/test_branch.py b/test/test_branch.py
index 352dcf1d..9277b7a8 100644
--- a/test/test_branch.py
+++ b/test/test_branch.py
@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@ def test_checkout_laboratory_path_error(mock_lab_initialise):
 
     # Assert new commit has not been added
     assert repo.active_branch.object.hexsha == current_commit
-    
+
     assert str(repo.active_branch) == "Branch1"
     assert not (ctrldir / "metadata.yaml").exists()