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@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Improved Documentation
 - Combine related media admin API docs. ([\#8839](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/8839))
 - Fix an error in the documentation for the SAML username mapping provider. ([\#8873](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/8873))
 - Clarify comments around template directories in `sample_config.yaml`. ([\#8891](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/8891))
-- Moved instructions for database setup, adjusted heading levels and improved syntax highlighting in [INSTALL.md](../INSTALL.md). Contributed by fossterer. ([\#8987](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/8987))
+- Move instructions for database setup, adjusted heading levels and improved syntax highlighting in [INSTALL.md](../INSTALL.md). Contributed by @fossterer. ([\#8987](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/8987))
 - Update the example value of `group_creation_prefix` in the sample configuration. ([\#8992](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/8992))
 - Link the Synapse developer room to the development section in the docs. ([\#9002](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/9002))