diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/preferences.py b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/preferences.py
index 48ceb4db9b..665a335251 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/preferences.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/preferences.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class PreferencesAction(InterfaceAction):
         cm = partial(self.create_menu_action, pm)
         if isosx:
             pm.addAction(QIcon(I('config.png')), _('Preferences'), self.do_config)
-        cm('welcome wizard', _('Run Welcome &wizard'),
+        cm('welcome wizard', _('Run Welcome wizard'),
                 icon='wizard.png', triggered=self.gui.run_wizard)
         cm('plugin updater', _('Get plugins to enhance calibre'),
                 icon='plugins/plugin_updater.png', triggered=self.get_plugins)