diff --git a/doc/man/man5/slapd.conf.5 b/doc/man/man5/slapd.conf.5
index bdc7432588..dd498476fe 100644
--- a/doc/man/man5/slapd.conf.5
+++ b/doc/man/man5/slapd.conf.5
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ The
 .B nodict
 flag disables mechanisms susceptible to passive dictionary attacks.
 The
-.B noanonyous
+.B noanonymous
 flag disables mechanisms which support anonymous login.
 The
 .B forwardsec