diff --git a/tmux.1 b/tmux.1
index 9252e25a..38f0687f 100644
--- a/tmux.1
+++ b/tmux.1
@@ -254,9 +254,9 @@ Choose which buffer to paste interactively from a list.
 List all key bindings.
 .It D
 Choose a client to detach.
-.It [
+.It \&[
 Enter copy mode to copy text or view the history.
-.It ]
+.It \&]
 Paste the most recently copied buffer of text.
 .It c
 Create a new window.