diff --git a/compose/gettingstarted.md b/compose/gettingstarted.md
index 5a9a42db81..414946d0af 100644
--- a/compose/gettingstarted.md
+++ b/compose/gettingstarted.md
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ This tells Docker to:
 * Add the current directory `.` into the path `/code` in the image.
 * Set the working directory to `/code`.
 * Install the Python dependencies.
-* Set the default command for the container to `python app.py`
+* Set the default command for the container to `python app.py`.
 
 For more information on how to write Dockerfiles, see the [Docker user
 guide](/engine/tutorials/dockerimages.md#building-an-image-from-a-dockerfile)
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ containers](../engine/tutorials/dockervolumes.md).
    doesn't resolve, you can also try `http://localhost:5000`.
 
    If you're using Docker Machine on a Mac, use `docker-machine ip MACHINE_VM` to get
-   the IP address of your Docker host. Then, `open http://MACHINE_VM_IP:5000` in a
+   the IP address of your Docker host. Then, open `http://MACHINE_VM_IP:5000` in a
    browser.
 
    You should see a message in your browser saying: