diff --git a/docs/networking/linux-static-ip-configuration.md b/docs/networking/linux-static-ip-configuration.md
index 12a4f37f822..0ec8c01fa1b 100644
--- a/docs/networking/linux-static-ip-configuration.md
+++ b/docs/networking/linux-static-ip-configuration.md
@@ -127,8 +127,7 @@ In the example below, change the IP addresses to reflect the values shown under
 
     # The loopback interface 
     auto lo 
-    iface lo 
-    inet loopback
+    iface lo inet loopback
     
     # Configuration for eth0 and aliases