diff --git a/embedded-io/src/lib.rs b/embedded-io/src/lib.rs
index 7f56be6f..daca2441 100644
--- a/embedded-io/src/lib.rs
+++ b/embedded-io/src/lib.rs
@@ -485,7 +485,7 @@ pub trait Write: ErrorType {
     }
 }
 
-/// Blocking seek within streams.\
+/// Blocking seek within streams.
 ///
 /// The `Seek` trait provides a cursor which can be moved within a stream of
 /// bytes.