diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8f3ccda4..ac397063 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -271,11 +271,12 @@ This feature is fully compatible with [exclude-path](#exclude-path) and [include
 * requirements: `optional`
 * example: `"build/**"`
 * example for multiple values:
-  ```
-  scan-directory: |
-    build/**
-    testing
-  ```
+
+```yml
+scan-directory: |
+  build/**
+  testing
+```
 
 ### exclude-path