diff --git a/packages/cli/src/commands/start/startFrontend.ts b/packages/cli/src/commands/start/startFrontend.ts
index c582f13a5e..00f7818b41 100644
--- a/packages/cli/src/commands/start/startFrontend.ts
+++ b/packages/cli/src/commands/start/startFrontend.ts
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ function checkReactVersion() {
           `
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 ⚠️ You are using React version 16, which is deprecated for use in Backstage. ⚠️
-⚠️ Please upgrade to at React 17 by updating your packages/app dependencies. ⚠️
+⚠️ Please upgrade to React 17 by updating your packages/app dependencies.    ⚠️
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 `,
         ),