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@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ cd <path>
 ```
 where `<path>` is the location of the **folder** where lies the file to convert.
 3. Use the command `scantopdf` and give it, as an argument, the file you want to
-   convert. **If the file name contains spaces, surround it with quotes `"`**
+   convert. If the file name contains **spaces**, surround it with **quotes** `"`
 ```
 scantopdf "I Promessi Sposi.pdf"
 ```