diff --git a/doc_src/cmds/test.rst b/doc_src/cmds/test.rst
index f0d550227..a1b44921b 100644
--- a/doc_src/cmds/test.rst
+++ b/doc_src/cmds/test.rst
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Description
 
 Tests the expression given and sets the exit status to 0 if true, and 1 if false. An expression is made up of one or more operators and their arguments.
 
-The first form (``test``) is preferred. For compatibility with other shells, the second form is available: a matching pair of square brackets (``[ [EXPRESSION ] ]``).
+The first form (``test``) is preferred. For compatibility with other shells, the second form is available: a matching pair of square brackets (``[ [EXPRESSION] ]``).
 
 This test is mostly POSIX-compatible.