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 # A Collection of Useful .gitattributes Templates
 
-Similarly to the [.gitignore Templates][gt], we're trying to build 
-templates for .gitattributes. 
+Similarly to the [`.gitignore` Templates][gt], we're trying to build 
+templates for `.gitattributes`. 
 
-Common.gitattributes contains general exclusions that may apply to any project.
+`Common.gitattributes` contains general exclusions that may apply to any project.
 Consider including them if they are applicable to your project.
 
 Please contribute by [forking][fk] and sending a [pull request][pr].