diff --git a/queries/markdown_inline/highlights.scm b/queries/markdown_inline/highlights.scm
index a70e34bb8..cd5da530d 100644
--- a/queries/markdown_inline/highlights.scm
+++ b/queries/markdown_inline/highlights.scm
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@
   (uri_autolink)
 ] @text.uri @nospell
 
+(shortcut_link (link_text) @nospell)
+
 [
   (link_label)
   (link_text)