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@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ The high-level `docker scan` command scans local images using the image name or
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 | `--accept license` | Accept the license agreement of the third-party scanning provider    |
 | `--dependency-tree` | Display the dependency tree of the image along with scan results |
-| `-exclude-base` | Exclude the base image during scanning. This option requires the --file option to be set |
+| `--exclude-base` | Exclude the base image during scanning. This option requires the --file option to be set |
 | `-f`, `--file string` | Specify the location of the Dockerfile associated with the image. This option displays a detailed scan result |
 | `--json` | Display the result of the scan in JSON format|
 | `--login` | Log into Snyk using an optional token (using the flag --token), or by using a web-based token |