diff --git a/_sass/quarkus.scss b/_sass/quarkus.scss
index 4da84ccaaa9..81de19eb341 100644
--- a/_sass/quarkus.scss
+++ b/_sass/quarkus.scss
@@ -993,3 +993,12 @@ li {
 .randomize > *:nth-child(1) {display: block;}
 
 
+/// guides keyword overrides
+
+.qs-guide .keyword {
+  font-style: italic;
+  font-size: .85rem;
+}
+
+
+