diff --git a/slides.py b/slides.py
index 4ade96a..a29f3b9 100755
--- a/slides.py
+++ b/slides.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ def compile_slide(slide, root_directory):
         # very unelegant attempt at inline elements
         inline_key = '@' + key + '(inline)'
         if inline_key in slide:
-            filler_without_outer_paragraph = re.sub(r"<p>(.+)</p>", r"\1", filler, flags=re.DOTALL)
+            filler_without_outer_paragraph = re.sub(r"<p>(.+)</p>", r"\1", filler, flags=re.DOTALL).strip()
             slide = slide.replace(
                 inline_key,
                 filler_without_outer_paragraph