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@@ -79,7 +79,8 @@ The exporter exposes the following metrics:
 
 The metrics above correspond to the matching fields in the `fail2ban-client status <jail>` command:
 ```
-Status for the jail: sshd|- Filter
+Status for the jail: sshd
+|- Filter
 |  |- Currently failed: 6
 |  |- Total failed:     125
 |  `- File list:        /var/log/auth.log