diff --git a/alsamixer/alsamixer.1 b/alsamixer/alsamixer.1
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--- a/alsamixer/alsamixer.1
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@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ name.
 Volume bars are located below the basic information area.  You can
 scroll left/right when all controls can't be put in a single screen.
 The name of each control is shown in the bottom below the volume bars.
-The currently selected item is drawn in red and/of emphasized.
+The currently selected item is drawn in red and/or emphasized.
 
 Each mixer control with volume capability shows a box and the current
 volume filled in that box.  The volume percentages are displayed below