diff --git a/docs/api.rst b/docs/api.rst
index 8f3acbc6..b18398ac 100644
--- a/docs/api.rst
+++ b/docs/api.rst
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ can also be configured via the API.
 The Mailu API is disabled by default. It can be enabled and configured via
 the settings:
 
-* ```API```
+* ``API``
 * ``WEB_API``
-* ```API_TOKEN```
+* ``API_TOKEN``
 
 For more information see the section :ref:`Advanced configuration <advanced_settings>`
 in the configuration reference.