diff --git a/doc/foot.1.scd b/doc/foot.1.scd
index 7b1716d1..9f7211b4 100644
--- a/doc/foot.1.scd
+++ b/doc/foot.1.scd
@@ -420,10 +420,12 @@ The following environment variables are set in the child process:
 
 Please report bugs to https://codeberg.org/dnkl/foot/issues
 
+Before you open a new issue, please search existing bug reports, both
+open and closed ones. Chances are someone else has already reported
+the same issue.
+
 The report should contain the following:
 
-- Search existing bug reports, both open **and** closed ones. Chances
-  are someone else has already reported the same issue.
 - Foot version (*foot --version*).
 - Log output from foot (start foot from another terminal).
 - Which Wayland compositor (and version) you are running.