diff --git a/etc/shared.conf b/etc/shared.conf
index 2d899fa..7ea48a5 100644
--- a/etc/shared.conf
+++ b/etc/shared.conf
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ use "default-theme.conf"
 
 # maximum number of characters allowed for a single toot
 # default is 500
-#max-message-lenght              = 500
+#max-message-length              = 500
 
 # maximum  number  of characters  allowed  for  reporting an  user  to
 # instance's admin