diff --git a/chapter09/inputrc.xml b/chapter09/inputrc.xml
index de5401d2c..cf501c393 100644
--- a/chapter09/inputrc.xml
+++ b/chapter09/inputrc.xml
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 # Allow the command prompt to wrap to the next line
 set horizontal-scroll-mode Off
 
-# Enable 8bit input
+# Enable 8-bit input
 set meta-flag On
 set input-meta On