diff --git a/chapter07/networkd.xml b/chapter07/networkd.xml
index fbb525a2e..9e8f1bb87 100644
--- a/chapter07/networkd.xml
+++ b/chapter07/networkd.xml
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
     basic network configuration. Additionally, since version 213, DNS name
     resolution can be handled by <command>systemd-resolved</command> in place
     of a static <filename>/etc/resolv.conf</filename> file. Both services are
-    enabled by defualt, and absolutely should not be disabled.</para>
+    enabled by default, and absolutely should not be disabled.</para>
 
     <para>Configuration files for <command>systemd-networkd</command> (and
     <command>systemd-resolved</command>) can be placed in