--- a2ps.1.orig	Tue Feb 15 01:15:16 1994
+++ a2ps.1	Fri Apr  5 00:00:01 1996
@@ -155,6 +155,9 @@
 is the number of copies desired of each file named. By default, you get
 only one copy.
 .TP 0.6i
+.B -a
+Use the American paper size (8.5" x 11") as the basis for all calculations.
+.TP 0.6i
 .B -d
 Print the current date and time at the bottom of the page. This option
 is affected by the no surrounding border and the no header options.