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@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ For use in Bootstrap Modals or with any other library that changes the focus you
 
 ```js
 new Clipboard('.btn', {
-    container: document.getElementById('#modal')
+    container: document.getElementById('modal')
 });
 ```