diff --git a/mt.1 b/mt.1
index 7f2843d..36beeb4 100644
--- a/mt.1
+++ b/mt.1
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ tape when a new cartridge is inserted. The argument
 .I count
 can usually be omitted. Some HP changers load tape n if the
 .I count
-10000 + n is given (a special funtion in the Linux st driver).
+10000 + n is given (a special function in the Linux st driver).
 .IP lock
 (SCSI tapes) Lock the tape drive door.
 .IP unlock