.TP
\fB\-l\fR, \fB\-\-list\fR
List the partition tables for the specified devices and then exit.
-If no devices are given, those mentioned in
+
+If no devices are given, the devices mentioned in
.I /proc/partitions
-(if that file exists) are used.
+(if this file exists) are used. Devices are always listed in the order in
+which they are specified on the command-line, or by the kernel listed
+in /proc/partitions.
.TP
\fB\-x\fR, \fB\-\-list\-details\fR
Like \fB\-\-list\fR, but provides more details.