diff --git a/gio/gappinfo.c b/gio/gappinfo.c
index 32e9b3f66..646b8ef2e 100644
--- a/gio/gappinfo.c
+++ b/gio/gappinfo.c
@@ -136,9 +136,9 @@ g_app_info_dup (GAppInfo *appinfo)
  *
  * Checks if two #GAppInfos are equal.
  *
- * Note that the check <em>may not</em> compare each individual field, and
- * only does an identity check. In case detecting changes in the contents
- * is needed, program code must additionally compare relevant fields.
+ * Note that the check <emphasis>may not</emphasis> compare each individual
+ * field, and only does an identity check. In case detecting changes in the 
+ * contents is needed, program code must additionally compare relevant fields.
  *
  * Returns: %TRUE if @appinfo1 is equal to @appinfo2. %FALSE otherwise.
  **/