diff --git a/synapse/handlers/sso.py b/synapse/handlers/sso.py
index ece704bbc2..c19be04f5b 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/sso.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/sso.py
@@ -37,10 +37,10 @@ class SsoHandler(BaseHandler):
     def render_error(
         self, request, error: str, error_description: Optional[str] = None
     ) -> None:
-        """Renders the error template and respond with it.
+        """Renders the error template and responds with it.
 
         This is used to show errors to the user. The template of this page can
-        be found under ``synapse/res/templates/sso_error.html``.
+        be found under `synapse/res/templates/sso_error.html`.
 
         Args:
             request: The incoming request from the browser.