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@@ -25,10 +25,11 @@ This is a simple inventory management system for A&B Toys, developed in C++ usin
    cd <repository_directory>
 
 2. Build and run the program
-'''bash
-gcc sqlite3.c -c
-g++ inventory_management_system.cpp sqlite3.o -I.
-./a.exe
+
+   ```bash
+   gcc sqlite3.c -c
+   g++ inventory_management_system.cpp sqlite3.o -I.
+   ./a.exe
 
 ### Usage
 Follow the on-screen menu to perform inventory management operations.