diff --git a/doc/reporting_bugs/curl_error.md b/doc/reporting_bugs/curl_error.md
index e8d719415f..ff6f2a7405 100644
--- a/doc/reporting_bugs/curl_error.md
+++ b/doc/reporting_bugs/curl_error.md
@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ If, however, you do not have a `.curlrc` or removing it did not work, let’s se
 The cask is outdated. Let’s fix it:
 
 1. Look around the app’s website and find out what the latest version is. It will likely be expressed in the URL used to download it.
-2. Take a look at the cask’s version (`brew cask _stanza version {{cask_name}}`) and verify it is indeed outdated.
-  * If the app’s version is `latest`, it means the `url` itself is outdated. It will need to be changed to the new one.
+2. Take a look at the cask’s version (`brew cat {{cask_name}}`) and verify it is indeed outdated. If the app’s version is `:latest`, it means the `url` itself is outdated. It will need to be changed to the new one.
 
 Help us by [submitting a fix](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#updating-a-cask). If you get stumped, [open an issue](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/issues/new?template=01_bug_report.md) explaining your steps so far and where you’re having trouble.