diff --git a/source/qb64.bas b/source/qb64.bas
index e833a588b..7c00bb009 100644
--- a/source/qb64.bas
+++ b/source/qb64.bas
@@ -2938,7 +2938,7 @@ DO
 
     IF InValidLine(linenumber) THEN
         layoutok = 1
-        layout$ = SPACE$(controllevel) + LTRIM$(RTRIM$(a3$))
+        layout$ = SPACE$(controllevel + 1) + LTRIM$(RTRIM$(a3$))
         IF idemode GOTO ideret4 ELSE GOTO skipide4
     END IF