diff --git a/doc/man/man5/slapo-dds.5 b/doc/man/man5/slapo-dds.5
index 77196ca920..c3215f30c0 100644
--- a/doc/man/man5/slapo-dds.5
+++ b/doc/man/man5/slapo-dds.5
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ control set.
 
 RFC 2589 recommends that anonymous clients should not be allowed to refresh
 a dynamic object.
-This cn be implemented by appropriately crafting access control to obtain 
+This can be implemented by appropriately crafting access control to obtain 
 the desired effect.
 
 Example: restrict refresh to authenticated clients