--- a/man/lispref/markers.texi	Mon Aug 13 11:19:22 2007 +0200
+++ b/man/lispref/markers.texi	Mon Aug 13 11:20:41 2007 +0200
@@ -667,7 +667,7 @@
   When @code{zmacs-regions} is non-@code{nil} (this is the default), the
 concept of an @dfn{active region} exists.  The region is active when the
 corresponding mark is active.  Note that only one active region at a
-time can exist---i.e. only one buffer's region is active at a time.
+time can exist -- i.e. only one buffer's region is active at a time.
 @xref{The Mark}, for more information about active regions.
 
 @defopt zmacs-regions