diff --git a/doc/terminator_config.5 b/doc/terminator_config.5
index 2ed85471..28851332 100644
--- a/doc/terminator_config.5
+++ b/doc/terminator_config.5
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ If True the window will resize in step with font sizes, if False it will follow
 Default value: \fBTrue\fR
 .TP
 .B window_state
-When set to 'normal' the Terminator window opens normally. 'maxmise' opens the window in a maximised state, 'fullscreen' in a fullscreen state and 'hidden' will make it not shown by default.
+When set to 'normal' the Terminator window opens normally. 'maximise' opens the window in a maximised state, 'fullscreen' in a fullscreen state and 'hidden' will make it not shown by default.
 Default value: \fBnormal\fR
 .TP
 .B borderless \fR(boolean)