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 ## Usage
 
-() sections are required. [] sections are optional. | denotes multiple options.
+`()` sections are required.
+`[]` sections are optional.
+`|` separates multiple options in a group.
 
 ```console
 sunset-timer (-l LAT:LONG | -t HH24:MI) (-m MINUTES) [-h]