diff --git a/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c b/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c
index 3a6eeab7cb..5e30198f1e 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c
@@ -2234,7 +2234,7 @@ gtk_header_bar_get_show_close_button (GtkHeaderBar *bar)
 /**
  * gtk_header_bar_set_show_close_button:
  * @bar: a #GtkHeaderBar
- * @setting: %TRUE to show standard widow decorations
+ * @setting: %TRUE to show standard window decorations
  *
  * Sets whether this header bar shows the standard window decorations,
  * including close, maximize, and minimize.