diff --git a/doc/helponformatting.mdwn b/doc/helponformatting.mdwn
index 862e66561..77eb3f964 100644
--- a/doc/helponformatting.mdwn
+++ b/doc/helponformatting.mdwn
@@ -37,15 +37,13 @@ equals or dash:
 
 heading 1
 =========
-
-    heading 1
-    =========
+=========
+=========
 
 heading 2
 ---------
-
-    heading 2
-    ---------
+---------
+---------
 
 To create a horizontal rule, just write three or more dashes or stars on
 their own line: