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@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@ Specify the paths as such:
 
 ```python
 >>> senti = PySentiStr()
->>> senti.setSentiStrengthPath = ... # e.g. 'C:\Documents\SentiStrength.jar'
->>> senti.setSentiStrengthLanguageFolderPath = ... # e.g. 'C:\Documents\SentiStrengthData\'
+>>> senti.setSentiStrengthPath = ... # e.g. 'C:/Documents/SentiStrength.jar'
+>>> senti.setSentiStrengthLanguageFolderPath = ... # e.g. 'C:/Documents/SentiStrengthData/'
 ```
 
 ## License