diff --git a/docs/markdown/Quick-guide.md b/docs/markdown/Quick-guide.md
index 3a869041e73b..534055aa750c 100644
--- a/docs/markdown/Quick-guide.md
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@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ $ pip3 install --user meson
 ```
 Install as root:
 ```console
-$ pip3 install meson
+# pip3 install meson
 ```
 
 *If you are unsure whether to install as root or a local user, install