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@@ -29,13 +29,17 @@ We do believe Notational Velocity is the precursor of the famous note-taking app
 To configure your note directory, set `notational-velocity.directory`:
 
 * Open your `~/.atom/config.cson` file from the menu: *Atom > Open Your Config*
-* Append the following lines, indented one step in from `*` at the top:
+* Append the following lines:
 
     ```cson
       'notational-velocity':
         directory: '/path/to/your/notes'
     ```
 
+The first line should be indented by one step from `*` at the top. If you've
+kept the default indentation of two spaces, the block above should paste in
+properly.
+
 Double-quotes also work.
 
 ## Key Bindings