diff --git a/src/view.c b/src/view.c
index 55424f58..c48ff9e0 100644
--- a/src/view.c
+++ b/src/view.c
@@ -651,7 +651,7 @@ view_adjust_floating_geometry(struct view *view, struct wlr_box *geometry)
 		}
 	} else {
 		/*
-		 * Reposition offscreen views; if automatic placement was is
+		 * Reposition offscreen views; if automatic placement is
 		 * configured, try to automatically place the windows.
 		 */
 		if (rc.placement_policy == LAB_PLACE_AUTOMATIC) {