diff --git a/src/doc/src/reference/unstable.md b/src/doc/src/reference/unstable.md
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--- a/src/doc/src/reference/unstable.md
+++ b/src/doc/src/reference/unstable.md
@@ -348,7 +348,7 @@ If there is no MSRV set then your toolchain version will be used, allowing it to
 
 #### `resolver.incompatible-rust-versions`
 * Type: string
-* Default: "allow"
+* Default: `"allow"`
 * Environment: `CARGO_RESOLVER_INCOMPATIBLE_RUST_VERSIONS`
 
 When resolving a version for a dependency, select how versions with incompatible `package.rust-version`s are treated.