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@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ In particular, `this.props.children` is a special prop, typically defined by the
 
 The state contains data specific to this component that may change over time. The state is user-defined, and it should be a plain JavaScript object.
 
-If you don't use it in `render(), it shouldn't be on the state. For example, you can put timer IDs directly on the instance.
+If you don't use it in `render()`, it shouldn't be on the state. For example, you can put timer IDs directly on the instance.
 
 See [State and Lifecycle](/react/docs/state-and-lifecycle.html) for more information about the state.