diff --git a/package.xml b/package.xml
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@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@
   <name>serial</name>
   <version>1.2.1</version>
   <description>
-    Serial is a cross-platform, simple to use library for using serial ports on computers.  This library provides a C++, object oriented interface for interacting with RS-232 like devices on Linux and Windows.
+    Serial is a cross-platform, simple to use library for using serial ports on computers.
+    This library provides a C++, object oriented interface for interacting with RS-232
+    like devices on Linux and Windows.
   </description>
 
   <maintainer email="william@osrfoundation.org">William Woodall</maintainer>