diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9862075f9..686b2f84e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ compares those checksums against the currently installed files.
 
 For security, avoids loading WordPress when verifying checksums.
 
-If you experience issues verifying from this command, ensure you are 
-passing the relevant `--locale` and `--version` arguments according to 
-the values from the `Dashboard->Updates` menu in the admin area of the 
+If you experience issues verifying from this command, ensure you are
+passing the relevant `--locale` and `--version` arguments according to
+the values from the `Dashboard->Updates` menu in the admin area of the
 site.
 
 **OPTIONS**