diff --git a/DOCS/contribute.md b/DOCS/contribute.md
index 2c945688b3..224c52494c 100644
--- a/DOCS/contribute.md
+++ b/DOCS/contribute.md
@@ -118,6 +118,8 @@ mpv uses C99 with K&R formatting, with some exceptions.
         very_long_condition_b)
     {
         code();
+    } else {
+        ...
     }
     ```
 - Remove any trailing whitespace.