diff --git a/Documentation/driver-api/soundwire/locking.rst b/Documentation/driver-api/soundwire/locking.rst
index 253f73555255..3a7ffb3d87f3 100644
--- a/Documentation/driver-api/soundwire/locking.rst
+++ b/Documentation/driver-api/soundwire/locking.rst
@@ -44,7 +44,9 @@ Message transfer.
      b. Transfer message (Read/Write) to Slave1 or broadcast message on
         Bus in case of bank switch.
 
-     c. Release Message lock ::
+     c. Release Message lock
+
+     ::
 
 	+----------+                    +---------+
 	|          |                    |         |