diff --git a/doc/source/contributing_docs.rst b/doc/source/contributing_docs.rst
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--- a/doc/source/contributing_docs.rst
+++ b/doc/source/contributing_docs.rst
@@ -311,13 +311,6 @@ To remove the pre-commit hooks from your .git directory, run the following:
         pre-commit uninstall
 
 
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-Optional steps and tips
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-The below sections are optional, but may be helpful for more advanced users.
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 .. _autobuild-sphinx:
 
 Automatically building documentation