diff --git a/tests/test_app/Plugin/TestPlugin/Template/Element/Flash/plugin_element.ctp b/tests/test_app/Plugin/TestPlugin/Template/Element/Flash/plugin_element.ctp
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+<?= 'this is the plugin element'; ?>
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