diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes
index 61934b8002..632f491b7c 100644
--- a/.gitattributes
+++ b/.gitattributes
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 # Auto normalizes line endings on commit so devs don't need to change local settings.
-# Only effects text files and ignores other file types. 
+# Only affects text files and ignores other file types. 
 # For more info see: https://www.aleksandrhovhannisyan.com/blog/crlf-vs-lf-normalizing-line-endings-in-git/
 * text=auto