diff --git a/examples/sample-minimal.xml b/examples/sample-minimal.xml
index f7f6915..6adf921 100644
--- a/examples/sample-minimal.xml
+++ b/examples/sample-minimal.xml
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@
   <!-- Display name of the service -->
   <name>MyApp Service (powered by WinSW)</name>
   <!-- Service description -->
-  <description>This service is a service cratead from a minimal configuration</description>
+  <description>This service is a service created from a minimal configuration</description>
   
   <!-- Path to the executable, which should be started -->
   <executable>%BASE%\myExecutable.exe</executable>
 
-</configuration>
\ No newline at end of file
+</configuration>