diff --git a/docs/mfc/reference/cmfcpropertygridctrl-class.md b/docs/mfc/reference/cmfcpropertygridctrl-class.md
index 585e3e775f..08bc061cf3 100644
--- a/docs/mfc/reference/cmfcpropertygridctrl-class.md
+++ b/docs/mfc/reference/cmfcpropertygridctrl-class.md
@@ -780,7 +780,7 @@ CRect GetListRect() const;
 
 ### Return Value
 
-The bounding rectangle of the property grid control. This rectange doesn't include the description area and header.
+The bounding rectangle of the property grid control. This rectangle doesn't include the description area and header.
 
 ### Remarks