diff --git a/lisp/progmodes/xref.el b/lisp/progmodes/xref.el
index 8d0ad836ef5..43ab703da22 100644
--- a/lisp/progmodes/xref.el
+++ b/lisp/progmodes/xref.el
@@ -750,13 +750,12 @@ references displayed in the current *xref* buffer.
 
 When called interactively, it uses '.*' as FROM, which means
 replace the whole name.  Unless called with prefix argument, in
-which case the user is prompted for both FROM and TO."
+which case the user is prompted for both FROM and TO.
 
 As each match is found, the user must type a character saying
 what to do with it.  Type SPC or `y' to replace the match,
 DEL or `n' to skip and go to the next match.  For more directions,
-type \\[help-command] at that time.
-"
+type \\[help-command] at that time."
   (interactive
    (let* ((fr
            (if current-prefix-arg