diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index 3d1c3882..21c0857a 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ A Simple Example
     def hello():
         return "Hello, World!"
 
-.. code-block:: text
+.. code-block:: python
 
     $ flask run
       * Running on http://127.0.0.1:5000/ (Press CTRL+C to quit)