diff --git a/Documentation/MANPAGE.md b/Documentation/MANPAGE.md
index 63f86cf..fa275f6 100644
--- a/Documentation/MANPAGE.md
+++ b/Documentation/MANPAGE.md
@@ -201,6 +201,10 @@ Options:
 :	Use all-zero dummy master key. This options is only intended for
 	automated testing as it does not provide any security.
 
+**--**
+:	Stop option parsing. Helpful when CIPHERDIR may start with a
+	dash "-".
+
 EXAMPLES
 ========
 
diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index 4230d94..bb47e46 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ Options:
 `, tlog.ProgramName, tlog.ProgramName)
 
 	flagSet.PrintDefaults()
+	fmt.Print(`  --
+    	Stop option parsing
+`)
 }
 
 // loadConfig loads the config file "args.config", prompting the user for the password