diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ Notes:
 1. Compilation requires C++11 or later.
 1. Additional documentation will be provided in later versions 
 1. API is incomplete and untested in some areas.  Future versions will improve stability.
-1. Use git clone --recursive to pull down required submodules
-1. Build with 'scons', add 'debug=1' for debug build
+1. Use `git clone --recursive` to pull down required submodules
+1. Build with `scons`, add `debug=1` for debug build