diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bf2fc4f..b79707c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ Replace the placeholder text in the copy of template.mkxl with the
 appropriate information. The following table outlines on which lines
 placeholder text appears and what it should be replaced with.
 
+```
  Placeholder        Line(s)      Replace with
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  PAGENUMBER         41, 46, 52   The page number
@@ -85,6 +86,7 @@ placeholder text appears and what it should be replaced with.
  FEATURECOPY        79           A description of the feature
  IMPLICATIONSCOPY   86           A discussion of implications of the feature
  ALTERNATIVESCOPY   93           Some alternatives to this feature
+```
 
 ### Ensuring copy fits within the frame