diff --git a/doc/airline.txt b/doc/airline.txt
index 2c7f0a12..6ed56f84 100644
--- a/doc/airline.txt
+++ b/doc/airline.txt
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ values):
     endif
   endfunction
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-* if you want to update your highlights without effecting the airline theme,
+* if you want to update your highlights without affecting the airline theme,
   you can do so using the AirlineAfterTheme autocmd. >
   function! s:update_highlights()
     hi CursorLine ctermbg=none guibg=none