diff --git a/docs/README.txt b/docs/README.txt
index cbe2cf968b..39d29765c4 100644
--- a/docs/README.txt
+++ b/docs/README.txt
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ svn status
 # For adding any new files, use the following command
 # svn add PATH
 
-# For deleteing any existing file, use the following command
+# For deleting any existing file, use the following command
 # svn delete PATH
 
 #