diff --git a/doc/org.texi b/doc/org.texi
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@@ -5,11 +5,6 @@
 
 @include org-version.inc
 
-@c Use proper quote and backtick for code sections in PDF output
-@c Cf. Texinfo manual 14.2
-@set txicodequoteundirected
-@set txicodequotebacktick
-
 @c Version and Contact Info
 @set MAINTAINERSITE @uref{http://orgmode.org,maintainers web page}
 @set AUTHOR Carsten Dominik