diff --git a/manual/xml/deactivating_tracks.xml b/manual/xml/deactivating_tracks.xml
index a625467cee..e1d12aca9d 100644
--- a/manual/xml/deactivating_tracks.xml
+++ b/manual/xml/deactivating_tracks.xml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
     <caption>
       <para>
         The &TRACK_CONTROLS; and &MIXER_STRIP; of inactive tracks have a
-        different background color to differenciate them from active tracks.
+        different background color to differentiate them from active tracks.
       </para>
     </caption>
   </mediaobject>