diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 25d58da2a..e1e9b39c1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ From code: Download/clone the project, go to ``qdarkstyle`` folder then:
 - Load the stylesheet:
 
   ```cpp
-  QFile f("qdarkstyle/style.qss");
+  QFile f(":qdarkstyle/style.qss");
   if (!f.exists())
   {
       printf("Unable to set stylesheet, file not found\n");