diff --git a/_sass/vendor/_highlight.scss b/_sass/vendor/_highlight.scss
index 11eda45..42483f8 100644
--- a/_sass/vendor/_highlight.scss
+++ b/_sass/vendor/_highlight.scss
@@ -27,9 +27,10 @@ pre {
     padding: 1.5em 999em 1.5em 999em;
 }
 
-// Forces inline single ticks to stay together
+// Controls inline backtick blocks
 code.highlighter-rouge {
     white-space: nowrap;
+    font-size: 1.6rem;
 }
 
 .highlight {