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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Get all modified files relative to the default branch (`pull_request*` events) o
 > NOTE: :warning:
 > * For `push` events to work you need to include `fetch-depth: 0` **OR** `fetch-depth: 2` depending on your use case.
 > * When using `persist-credentials: false` with `actions/checkout@v2` action 
->    you need to specify the `token` using the `token` input.
+>    you need to specify a `token` using the `token` input.