diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 11633aaa5..3d24c3ff6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ To submit a new project:
     [linked to a Google Account](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/176347?hl=en)
     and belong to an established project committer (according to VCS logs).
     If this is not you or the email address differs from VCS, an informal e-mail verification will be required.
-  * Note that `project_name` can only contain alphanumeric characters, '_' or '-'.
+  * Note that `project_name` can only contain alphanumeric characters, underscores(_) or dashes(-).
 - Once accepted by an OSS-Fuzz project member, follow the [New Project Guide](docs/new_project_guide.md)
   to write the code.