diff --git a/lib/assets/stylesheets/modules/_technical-documentation.scss b/lib/assets/stylesheets/modules/_technical-documentation.scss
index d5dff2c5..cb3a57a7 100644
--- a/lib/assets/stylesheets/modules/_technical-documentation.scss
+++ b/lib/assets/stylesheets/modules/_technical-documentation.scss
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@
   }
 
   a:focus code {
-    background: inherit;
+    background: transparent;
     color: inherit;
   }