diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.rst b/CONTRIBUTING.rst
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 * If you're reporting an issue with vdirsyncer: You don't have to include
   every detail about your environment, but include your configuration, the
-  commands you're executing (and their output). Also use `--verbosity=DEBUG`
+  commands you're executing (and their output). Also use ``--verbosity=DEBUG``
   when including output from vdirsyncer.
 
 * If you're suggesting a feature, keep in mind that vdirsyncer tries not to