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 ### :hammer_and_wrench: Pull requests
 A [pull request](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/about-pull-requests) is a way to suggest changes in our repository.
 
-`note:` `rest` content is autogenerated and should not be modified by mortals.
+`note`: `rest` content is autogenerated and should not be modified by mortals.
 
 When we merge those changes, they should be deployed to the live site within 24 hours. :earth_africa: To learn more about opening a pull request in this repo, see [Opening a pull request](#opening-a-pull-request) below.