diff --git a/docs/reference/app/components/v-icon.md b/docs/reference/app/components/v-icon.md
index 48dcb06ea1..3634c25027 100644
--- a/docs/reference/app/components/v-icon.md
+++ b/docs/reference/app/components/v-icon.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Oftentimes, you'll use the icon next to some text, for example in a button. When
 
 ```html
 <v-button>
-	<v-icon name="add" left> Add new
+	<v-icon name="add" left /> Add new
 </v-button>
 ```