diff --git a/docs/feature_tap_dance.md b/docs/feature_tap_dance.md
index 4f98b858e9..7427a77146 100644
--- a/docs/feature_tap_dance.md
+++ b/docs/feature_tap_dance.md
@@ -447,9 +447,6 @@ int cur_dance (qk_tap_dance_state_t *state);
 //Functions associated with individual tap dances
 void ql_finished (qk_tap_dance_state_t *state, void *user_data);
 void ql_reset (qk_tap_dance_state_t *state, void *user_data);
-
-//Declare variable to track which layer is active
-int active_layer;
 ```
 
 Towards the bottom of your `keymap.c`, include the following code: