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 ## Video Format Options:
-    -f, --format FORMAT        video format code, specifiy the order of
+    -f, --format FORMAT        video format code, specify the order of
                                preference using slashes: "-f 22/17/18". "-f mp4"
                                and "-f flv" are also supported
     --all-formats              download all available video formats