diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7ac216bc77..a98403361e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -198,18 +198,20 @@ gemini -p "Explain the architecture of this codebase"
 
 #### Start a new project
 
-````bash
+```bash
 cd new-project/
 gemini
 > Write me a Discord bot that answers questions using a FAQ.md file I will provide
+```
 
 #### Analyze existing code
+
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
 cd gemini-cli
 gemini
 > Give me a summary of all of the changes that went in yesterday
-````
+```
 
 ## 📚 Documentation