diff --git a/docs/FAQ.txt b/docs/FAQ.txt
index 6c0e5c02f..4fedfe011 100644
--- a/docs/FAQ.txt
+++ b/docs/FAQ.txt
@@ -459,7 +459,7 @@ Fullscreen Mode Problems
        Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Fullscreen" (under "Video &
        Sound") is not checked.
 
-Other Probelms
+Other Problems
 
      * Tux Paint won't run
 
diff --git a/docs/README.txt b/docs/README.txt
index 7a1caffd1..7a2458618 100644
--- a/docs/README.txt
+++ b/docs/README.txt
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Loading Tux Paint
 
   Linux/Unix Users
 
-         Tux Paint should have placed a laucher icon in your KDE and/or GNOME
+         Tux Paint should have placed a launcher icon in your KDE and/or GNOME
          menus, under 'Graphics.'
 
          Alternatively, you can run the following command at a shell prompt