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@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ The format of the unread topics list is identical to the format of the [topics](
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 ### Display topic
-`# (topic id) - Read specified topic`
+`(topic id #) - Read specified topic`
 
 Type in the index of the topic you wish to read.  This will display the topic and all its replies.
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