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@@ -15,9 +15,8 @@ The configuration is loaded in the following order.
 ## How to build and install
 Meson/Ninja is used for the build process.
 To compile and install the application run the following commands:
-'''
+```
 meson setup build
 meson compile -C build
 meson install -C build
-'''
-
+```