diff --git a/docs/releases/upgrading.md b/docs/releases/upgrading.md
index f2e03b8a44..9fe27bf136 100644
--- a/docs/releases/upgrading.md
+++ b/docs/releases/upgrading.md
@@ -36,17 +36,13 @@ To upgrade:
 
 -   Update the `wagtail` line in your project's `requirements.txt` file to specify the latest patch release of the version you wish to install. For example, to upgrade to version 1.8.x, the line should read:
 
-        ```text
         wagtail>=1.8,<1.9
-        ```
 
 -   Run:
 
-        ```console
         pip install -r requirements.txt
         ./manage.py makemigrations
         ./manage.py migrate
-        ```
 
 -   Make any necessary code changes as directed in the "Upgrade considerations" section of the release notes.
 -   Test that your project is working as expected.