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 .TP
 .B \-\-tests\-from\-category "<category>"
 Tests are only performed if they belong to the defined category. Use the command
-'show categories' to determine all valid options.
+\ 'show categories' to determine all valid options.
 .TP
 .B \-\-tests\-from\-group "<group>"
 Similar to \-\-tests\-from\-category. Only perform tests from a particular group.