diff --git a/shell-completion/README.md b/shell-completion/README.md
index b1cdb253b..8c9d961ab 100644
--- a/shell-completion/README.md
+++ b/shell-completion/README.md
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ To install the completions manually, follow this steps:
 - Download or copy the file `shell-completion/hledger-completion.bash` and save
   it as `~/.hledger-completion.bash`.
 
-- Add the command `'source ~/.hledger-completion.bash'` this to the end of your
+- Add the command `source ~/.hledger-completion.bash` this to the end of your
   `~/.bashrc` file.
 
 - Then, you have to start a new Bash, e.g. by typing `bash` on the current