diff --git a/doc/git-annex-adjust.mdwn b/doc/git-annex-adjust.mdwn
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--- a/doc/git-annex-adjust.mdwn
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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ git-annex adjust - enter an adjusted branch
 
 # SYNOPSIS
 
-`git annex adjust --unlock|--fix`
+git annex adjust `--unlock|--fix`
 
 # DESCRIPTION