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@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ genpkey - generate a private key
=head1 SYNOPSIS
B<openssl> B<genpkey>
+[B<-help>]
[B<-out filename>]
[B<-outform PEM|DER>]
[B<-pass arg>]
@@ -26,10 +27,14 @@ The B<genpkey> command generates a private key.
=over 4
+=item B<-help>
+
+Print out a usage message.
+
=item B<-out filename>
-the output filename. If this argument is not specified then standard output is
-used.
+Output the key to the specified file. If this argument is not specified then
+standard output is used.
=item B<-outform DER|PEM>