diff --git a/_articles/appdev-deploy.md b/_articles/appdev-deploy.md
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--- a/_articles/appdev-deploy.md
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@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Naming and labeling releases are automatically done in `identity-idp` after runn
 
 In the `identity-pki` repo:
 - Title the pull request clearly with the RC number, ex **"Deploy RC 112 to Prod"**
-   - If it's a full release of changes from the main branch, add one to the last release number
+   - If it's a full release of changes from the `main` branch, add one to the last release number
    - If it's a patch release, increment the fractional part, ex **"Deploy RC 112.1 to Prod"**
    - Unsure what the last `identity-pki` release was? Check the [releases page](https://github.com/18F/identity-pki/releases/)
 - Add the label **`status - promotion`** to the pull request that will be included in the release.