diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9ecdf4af316d..69e366c98d43 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ pragma solidity ^0.5.0;
 
 contract HelloWorld {
   function helloWorld() external pure returns (string memory) {
-    return "Hello, World!"; 
+    return "Hello, World!";  
   }
 }
 ```