diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ In your show view:
 <img src="<?= $user->avatar->url('thumb') ?>" >
 ```
 
-To detach (reset) a file, simply assign the constant STAPLER_NULL to the attachment and the save):
+To detach (reset) a file, simply assign the constant STAPLER_NULL to the attachment and then save):
 
 ```php
 $user->avatar = STAPLER_NULL;