diff --git a/kittens/choose_files/main.py b/kittens/choose_files/main.py
index 9a434bfec..af24d73b1 100644
--- a/kittens/choose_files/main.py
+++ b/kittens/choose_files/main.py
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ choices=text,json,shell,shell-relative
 default=text
 The format in which to write the output. The :code:`text` format is absolute paths separated by newlines.
 The :code:`shell` format is quoted absolute paths separated by spaces, quoting is done only if needed. The
-:code:shell-relative` format is the same as :code:`shell` except it returns paths relative to the starting
+:code:`shell-relative` format is the same as :code:`shell` except it returns paths relative to the starting
 directory. Note that when invoked from a mapping, this option is ignored,
 and either text or shell format is used automatically based on whether the cursor is at a shell prompt or not.