diff --git a/book/syntax_exercises/008.md b/book/syntax_exercises/008.md
index 7c14b2f..ab7caf1 100644
--- a/book/syntax_exercises/008.md
+++ b/book/syntax_exercises/008.md
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ Unless you are using a file format like `*.svg`, the raw contents of a visual me
 ```{figure} figures/<new_figure>.png
 :width: 80%
 :align: center
-
 <caption text>
 ```
 ````
@@ -44,7 +43,6 @@ If your figure is in a different directory than your chapter, you'll need to ref
 ```{figure} https://town-n-country-living.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/craftsman-exterior.jpg
 :width: 80%
 :align: center
-
 <caption>
 ```
 ````