diff --git a/dwm.1 b/dwm.1
index 503bc88..4b8021e 100644
--- a/dwm.1
+++ b/dwm.1
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ mode only).
 is customized by creating a custom config.h and (re)compiling the source
 code. This keeps it fast, secure and simple.
 .SH CAVEATS
-The status bar displays
+The status bar may display
 .B broken pipe
 when
 .B dwm