diff --git a/packages/mdc-tab-bar/README.md b/packages/mdc-tab-bar/README.md
index 21e002b9bc2..ace1d2ef722 100644
--- a/packages/mdc-tab-bar/README.md
+++ b/packages/mdc-tab-bar/README.md
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ npm install @material/tab-bar
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>
-</button>
+</div>
 ```
 
 ### Styles