diff --git a/Documentation/merge-options.txt b/Documentation/merge-options.txt
index 6bd0b041c3..1a5c12e317 100644
--- a/Documentation/merge-options.txt
+++ b/Documentation/merge-options.txt
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ inspect and further tweak the merge result before committing.
 
 --edit::
 -e::
-+
 	Invoke editor before committing successful merge to further
 	edit the default merge message.