diff --git a/xep-0031.xml b/xep-0031.xml
index 5d37a905..8eaf9061 100644
--- a/xep-0031.xml
+++ b/xep-0031.xml
@@ -27,9 +27,7 @@ We present a protocol to allow communities of Jabber users to
 apply cryptographic protection to selected conversation data.
 </abstract>
 
-<number>
-0031
-</number>
+<number>0031</number>
 
 <status>
 Deferred