diff --git a/documentation/ref-manual/usingpoky.xml b/documentation/ref-manual/usingpoky.xml
index 9e3c19ff47..dcca7b2584 100644
--- a/documentation/ref-manual/usingpoky.xml
+++ b/documentation/ref-manual/usingpoky.xml
@@ -966,7 +966,7 @@
                         workaround rather than a fix.
                         Consequently, trying to determine the underlying cause
                         of an issue before removing the directory is a good
-                        ideal.
+                        idea.
                     </note>
                     </para></listitem>
                 <listitem><para>