diff --git a/docs/reference/commandline/secret_create.md b/docs/reference/commandline/secret_create.md
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Options:
 
 ## Description
 
-Creates a secret using standard input or from a file for the secret content. You must run this command on a manager node. 
+Creates a secret using standard input or from a file for the secret content. You must run this command on a manager node.
 
 For detailed information about using secrets, refer to [manage sensitive data with Docker secrets](https://docs.docker.com/engine/swarm/secrets/).
 
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ For detailed information about using secrets, refer to [manage sensitive data wi
 ### Create a secret
 
 ```bash
-$ echo <secret> | docker secret create my_secret -
+$ printf <secret> | docker secret create my_secret -
 
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