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@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ $ tcpdump -l -nnq <tcpdump filter> | tcpcolor.py
 
 I generally always use these flags so this utility will only work properly when using them. 
 
-`-nn    Don't convert protocol and port numbers etc. to names either.`
+` -nn   # Don't convert protocol and port numbers etc. to names either.`
 
-`-q     Quick (quiet?) output.  Print less protocol information so output lines are shorter.`
+` -q    # Quick (quiet?) output.  Print less protocol information so output lines are shorter.`