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 ### Helpful Commands
 
-List available scanner devices (for `-x/--device` argument):
+List available scanner devices (for `-x`/`--device` argument):
 
 ```
 scanadf -L
 ```
 
 List available device-specific options, including acceptable values for
-`-m/--mode` and `-r/--resolution`:
+`-m`/`--mode` and `-r`/`--resolution`:
 
 ```
 scanadf [-d <device>] --help