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 ## Reference
 
 Every group definition file contains a single JSON directory (a list of
-entries between `{' and `}').  All fields are optional, but unless you
+entries between `{` and `}`).  All fields are optional, but unless you
 specify at least one user definition (`op`, `presenter`, or `other`),
 nobody will be able to join the group.  The following fields are allowed: