diff --git a/doc/man/man1/ldapmodify.1 b/doc/man/man1/ldapmodify.1
index 75d69dd786..3f54b15fab 100644
--- a/doc/man/man1/ldapmodify.1
+++ b/doc/man/man1/ldapmodify.1
@@ -297,7 +297,7 @@ exists and has the contents:
 the command:
 .LP
 .nf
-    ldapmodify -b -r -f /tmp/entrymods
+    ldapmodify -r -f /tmp/entrymods
 .fi
 .LP
 will replace the contents of the "Modify Me" entry's