diff --git a/manual/src/environment-variables.md b/manual/src/environment-variables.md
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@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ In addition to those `*PAGER` environment variables, the behavior of `less` is a
 
 ## Delta-specific environment variables
 
-To temporarily activate and inactivate delta features, you can use `DELTA_FEATURES`, e.g.
+To temporarily activate and deactivate delta features, you can use `DELTA_FEATURES`, e.g.
 
 ```sh
 export DELTA_FEATURES='+side-by-side my-feature'