diff --git a/chapter07/systemd-custom.xml b/chapter07/systemd-custom.xml
index dca0ac05b..01df05b45 100644
--- a/chapter07/systemd-custom.xml
+++ b/chapter07/systemd-custom.xml
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
   <sect2>
     <title>Disabling Screen Clearing at Boot Time</title>
 
-    <para>The normal behavior for systemd is to clear the secreen at
+    <para>The normal behavior for systemd is to clear the screen at
     the end of the boot sequence. If desired, this behavior may be
     changed by running the following command:</para>