diff --git a/runtime/doc/channel.txt b/runtime/doc/channel.txt
index 6eec9f2..9a5d36d 100644
--- a/runtime/doc/channel.txt
+++ b/runtime/doc/channel.txt
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 - Using a job connected through pipes in NL mode.  E.g., to run a style
   checker and receive errors and warnings.
 - Using a deamon, connecting over a socket in JSON mode.  E.g. to lookup
-  crosss-refrences in a database.
+  cross-references in a database.
 
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 2. Channel demo				*channel-demo* *demoserver.py*