diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5c5719e..0802ac3 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ The library contains a few sketches that demonstrate use of the `ModbusMaster` l
 
 */
 
-#include <ModbusMaster.h>
+# include <ModbusMaster.h>
 
 
 // instantiate ModbusMaster object