diff --git a/man/ostree-checkout.xml b/man/ostree-checkout.xml
index 06385927..8ba1c249 100644
--- a/man/ostree-checkout.xml
+++ b/man/ostree-checkout.xml
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Boston, MA 02111-1307, USA.
 
         <variablelist>
             <varlistentry>
-                <term><option>--user-mode</option>,<option> -u</option></term>
+                <term><option>--user-mode</option>, <option>-U</option></term>
 
                 <listitem><para>
                     Do not change file ownership or initialize extended attributes.