diff --git a/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl.md b/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl.md
index 3f5ec31818..e318567685 100644
--- a/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl.md
+++ b/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Pick the one that suits your environment best.
 {% capture macos %}
 1. Download the latest release with the command:
 
-       curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/`curl -s https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/stable.txt`/bin/darwin/amd64/kubectl
+       curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/$(curl -s https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/stable.txt)/bin/darwin/amd64/kubectl
 
     To download a specific version, replace the `$(curl -s https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/stable.txt)` portion of the command with the specific version.