diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index eb8aa7d7e..8460e2de6 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -39,8 +39,7 @@ In its default configuration, Petclinic uses an in-memory database (H2) which
 gets populated at startup with data. The h2 console is automatically exposed at `http://localhost:8080/h2-console`
 and it is possible to inspect the content of the database using the `jdbc:h2:mem:testdb` url.
  
-A similar setup is provided for MySql in case a persistent database configuration is needed.
-Note that whenever the database type is changed, the app needs to be run with a different profile: `spring.profiles.active=mysql` for MySql.
+A similar setup is provided for MySql in case a persistent database configuration is needed. Note that whenever the database type is changed, the app needs to be run with a different profile: `spring.profiles.active=mysql` for MySql.
 
 You could start MySql locally with whatever installer works for your OS, or with docker:
 
@@ -66,30 +65,26 @@ The following items should be installed in your system:
 ### Steps:
 
 1) On the command line
-```
-git clone https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-petclinic.git
-```
+    ```
+    git clone https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-petclinic.git
+    ```
 2) Inside Eclipse or STS
-```
-File -> Import -> Maven -> Existing Maven project
-```
+    ```
+    File -> Import -> Maven -> Existing Maven project
+    ```
 
-Then either build on the command line `./mvnw generate-resources` or using the Eclipse launcher (right click on project and `Run As -> Maven install`) to generate the css. Run the application main method by right clicking on it and choosing `Run As -> Java Application`.
+    Then either build on the command line `./mvnw generate-resources` or using the Eclipse launcher (right click on project and `Run As -> Maven install`) to generate the css. Run the application main method by right clicking on it and choosing `Run As -> Java Application`.
 
 3) Inside IntelliJ IDEA
+    In the main menu, choose `File -> Open` and select the Petclinic [pom.xml](pom.xml). Click on the `Open` button.
 
-In the main menu, choose `File -> Open` and select the Petclinic [pom.xml](pom.xml). Click on the `Open` button.
+    CSS files are generated from the Maven build. You can either build them on the command line `./mvnw generate-resources` or right click on the `spring-petclinic` project then `Maven -> Generates sources and Update Folders`.
 
-CSS files are generated from the Maven build. You can either build them on the command line `./mvnw generate-resources`
-or right click on the `spring-petclinic` project then `Maven -> Generates sources and Update Folders`.
-
-A run configuration named `PetClinicApplication` should have been created for you if you're using a recent Ultimate
-version. Otherwise, run the application by right clicking on the `PetClinicApplication` main class and choosing
-`Run 'PetClinicApplication'`.
+    A run configuration named `PetClinicApplication` should have been created for you if you're using a recent Ultimate version. Otherwise, run the application by right clicking on the `PetClinicApplication` main class and choosing `Run 'PetClinicApplication'`.
 
 4) Navigate to Petclinic
 
-Visit [http://localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080) in your browser.
+    Visit [http://localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080) in your browser.
 
 
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