diff --git a/doc/CMakeLists.txt b/doc/CMakeLists.txt
index 05c754c4b..302647e53 100644
--- a/doc/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/doc/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -6,12 +6,12 @@
 # granted to it by virtue of its status as an intergovernmental organisation nor
 # does it submit to any jurisdiction.
 
+if(atlas_HAVE_DOCS)
+
 if(atlas_HAVE_FORTRAN)
   add_subdirectory(example-fortran)
 endif()
 
-if(atlas_HAVE_DOCS)
-
 add_subdirectory(user-guide)
 
 list( APPEND DOC_CODE_TARGETS