diff --git a/homeassistant/components/humidifier/strings.json b/homeassistant/components/humidifier/strings.json
index 753368dc572..436f7df8312 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/humidifier/strings.json
+++ b/homeassistant/components/humidifier/strings.json
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
       "fields": {
         "mode": {
           "name": "Mode",
-          "description": "Operation mode. For example, _normal_, _eco_, or _away_. For a list of possible values, refer to the integration documentation."
+          "description": "Operation mode. For example, \"normal\", \"eco\", or \"away\". For a list of possible values, refer to the integration documentation."
         }
       }
     },