diff --git a/doc/man/man1/ncplayer.1.md b/doc/man/man1/ncplayer.1.md
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--- a/doc/man/man1/ncplayer.1.md
+++ b/doc/man/man1/ncplayer.1.md
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ be any non-negative number.
 
 **-k**: Inhibit use of the alternate screen. Necessary if you want the output left on your terminal after the program exits.
 
-**-q**: Don't print frame/timing information along the top of the screen.
+**-q**: Print neither frame/timing information along the top of the screen, nor the output summary on exit.
 
 **-V**: Print the program name and version, and exit with success.