diff --git a/man2/syslog.2 b/man2/syslog.2
index 45a8c12be..24fc8fc86 100644
--- a/man2/syslog.2
+++ b/man2/syslog.2
@@ -76,10 +76,12 @@ but are not exported to user space;
 you will either need to use the numbers, or define the names yourself.
 .TP
 .BR SYSLOG_ACTION_CLOSE " (0)"
-Close the log.  Currently a NOP.
+Close the log.
+Currently a NOP.
 .TP
 .BR SYSLOG_ACTION_OPEN " (1)"
-Open the log. Currently a NOP.
+Open the log.
+Currently a NOP.
 .TP
 .BR SYSLOG_ACTION_READ " (2)"
 Read from the log.