diff --git a/docs/src/developing/runtime-facilities/programs.md b/docs/src/developing/runtime-facilities/programs.md
index 17a9d1205b..63d818dd5c 100644
--- a/docs/src/developing/runtime-facilities/programs.md
+++ b/docs/src/developing/runtime-facilities/programs.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ programs, as well include instructions from on-chain programs.
 ## System Program
 
 Create new accounts, allocate account data, assign accounts to owning programs,
-transfer lamports from System Program owned accounts and pay transacation fees.
+transfer lamports from System Program owned accounts and pay transaction fees.
 
 - Program id: `11111111111111111111111111111111`
 - Instructions: [SystemInstruction](https://docs.rs/solana-sdk/VERSION_FOR_DOCS_RS/solana_sdk/system_instruction/enum.SystemInstruction.html)