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 * `resampy >= 0.2 <https://github.com/bmcfee/resampy>`_
 
 Make sure you Python environment is properly configured. It is recommended to
-install `madarrays` in a virtual environment.
+install ``madarrays`` in a virtual environment.
 
 Release version
 ---------------
 
 First, make sure you have the latest version of pip (the Python package
 manager) installed. If you do not, refer to the `Pip documentation
-<https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/installing/>`_ and install `pip` first.
+<https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/installing/>`_ and install ``pip`` first.
 
 Install the current release with ``pip``::