diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5bde54f..d1bd33f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Use
 
 	:Split
 
-to open the corresponding heder or source file to your currently open file in
+to open the corresponding header or source file to your currently open file in
 a vertical split.
 
 ## Configuration
diff --git a/doc/splitopen.txt b/doc/splitopen.txt
index e8e9c6c..8d64698 100644
--- a/doc/splitopen.txt
+++ b/doc/splitopen.txt
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Use
 
 	:Split
 
-to open the corresponding heder or source file to your currently open file in
+to open the corresponding header or source file to your currently open file in
 a vertical split.
 
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