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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ To install MAED Extractor, follow these steps:
 To start using MAED Extractor, follow these steps:
 
 1. Start the application:
-`flask run `
+`flask run`
 
 2. Access the web interface at [](http://localhost:5000) (replace port 5000 with the actual port number shown on terminal).