diff --git a/usr.bin/id/groups.1 b/usr.bin/id/groups.1
index 0654f41f3fc9..771b0d0c0c3b 100644
--- a/usr.bin/id/groups.1
+++ b/usr.bin/id/groups.1
@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ is suggested for normal interactive use.
 .Pp
 The
 .Nm
-utility displays the groups to which you (or the optionally specified user)
+utility displays the groups to which you (or the optionally specified
+.Ar user )
 belong.
 .Sh EXIT STATUS
 .Ex -std