diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/A-submit-software-for-review.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/A-submit-software-for-review.md
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@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Language: <!--language-->en<!--end-language-->
 
 -   (If applicable) Does your package comply with our [guidance around _Ethics, Data Privacy and Human Subjects Research_](https://devguide.ropensci.org/policies.html#ethics-data-privacy-and-human-subjects-research)?
 
--   If you made a pre-submission inquiry, please paste the link to the corresponding issue, forum post, or other discussion, or @tag the editor you contacted.
+-   If you made a pre-submission inquiry, please paste the link to the corresponding issue, forum post, or other discussion, or `@tag` the editor you contacted.
 
 -   Explain reasons for any [`pkgcheck` items](https://docs.ropensci.org/pkgcheck/) which your package is unable to pass.