diff --git a/chapter06/python.xml b/chapter06/python.xml
index d29f664e9..5718a28a9 100644
--- a/chapter06/python.xml
+++ b/chapter06/python.xml
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ tar --strip-components=1  \
       <title>The meaning of the documentation install commands:</title>
 
     <varlistentry>
-      <term><option>--no-same-owner</option> and --no-same-permissions</term>
+      <term><option>--no-same-owner</option> and <option>--no-same-permissions</option></term>
       <listitem>
         <para>Ensure the installed files have the correct ownership and 
         permissions.  Without these options, using <application>tar</application>