diff --git a/crates/egui/src/memory.rs b/crates/egui/src/memory.rs
index d39b4d6e196..be7a79a85fe 100644
--- a/crates/egui/src/memory.rs
+++ b/crates/egui/src/memory.rs
@@ -564,7 +564,7 @@ impl Memory {
 
     /// Set an event filter for a widget.
     ///
-    /// This allows you to control wether the widget will loose focus
+    /// This allows you to control whether the widget will loose focus
     /// when the user presses tab, arrow keys, or escape.
     ///
     /// You must first give focus to the widget before calling this.