diff --git a/cli/azd/cmd/update.go b/cli/azd/cmd/update.go
index a9fc415d404..6be9e46d91d 100644
--- a/cli/azd/cmd/update.go
+++ b/cli/azd/cmd/update.go
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ func (a *updateAction) Run(ctx context.Context) (*actions.ActionResult, error) {
 				"Updated azd to version %s! Changes take effect on next invocation.",
 				versionInfo.Version,
 			),
-			FollowUp: "Run `azd --version` to confirm.",
+			FollowUp: "Run `azd version` to confirm.",
 		},
 	}, nil
 }
diff --git a/ext/vscode/TESTING_GUIDE.md b/ext/vscode/TESTING_GUIDE.md
index 17aacb484ba..b6b8ff2bf7a 100644
--- a/ext/vscode/TESTING_GUIDE.md
+++ b/ext/vscode/TESTING_GUIDE.md
@@ -385,7 +385,7 @@ This guide provides a comprehensive list of all extension features and how to te
 **How to test**:
 - Command Palette → "Azure Developer CLI: Install CLI"
 - Follow installation prompts for your OS
-- Verify installation with `azd --version` in terminal
+- Verify installation with `azd version` in terminal
 - Should show version number
 
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