diff --git a/docs/documenting/standards.md b/docs/documenting/standards.md
index f1389bdb..c67aabc5 100644
--- a/docs/documenting/standards.md
+++ b/docs/documenting/standards.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ To ensure that the documentation for Home Assistant is consistent and easy to fo
 - There is no limit for the line length. You are allowed to write in a flowing text style. This will make it easier to use the GitHub online editor in the future.
 - Be objective and not gender favoring, polarizing, race related or religion inconsiderate.
 - The case of brand names, services, protocols, integrations and platforms must match its respective counterpart. e.g., "Z-Wave" **not** "Zwave", "Z-wave", "Z Wave" or "ZWave". Also, "Input Select" **not** "input select" or "Input select".
-- Do not use ALL CAPITALS for emphasis - use italics instead.
+- Do not use ALL CAPITALS for emphasis - use _italics_ instead.
 
 ## Integration and Platform Pages