diff --git a/docs/core/testing/unit-testing-mstest-writing-tests-attributes.md b/docs/core/testing/unit-testing-mstest-writing-tests-attributes.md
index fd5a374760344..d329f61d55600 100644
--- a/docs/core/testing/unit-testing-mstest-writing-tests-attributes.md
+++ b/docs/core/testing/unit-testing-mstest-writing-tests-attributes.md
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ public class UnitTest1
 The MSTest framework introduced <xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.ExpectedExceptionAttribute> for marking a test method to expect an exception of a specific type. The test will pass if the expected exception is thrown and the exception message matches the expected message.
 
 > [!WARNING]
-> This attribute exists for backward compatibility and is not recommended for new tests. Instead, use the [Assert.ThrowsException]<xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.Assert.ThrowsException> method.
+> This attribute exists for backward compatibility and is not recommended for new tests. Instead, use the `Assert.ThrowsException` method.
 
 ## Metadata attributes