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Fix typo vs Fix the typographical error

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Fix typo' is a more casual and common way to refer to correcting a typing mistake, while 'fix the typographical error' is a more formal and detailed way to describe the same action.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

Fix typo

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to refer to correcting a typing mistake.

This phrase is a casual and common way to refer to correcting a typing mistake. It is suitable for informal communication.

Examples:

  • Could you please fix the typo in the second paragraph?
  • I just need to fix this typo before sending the email.
  • Jan 20, 2011 ... I often write and see written something like "Fix typo" in commit messages, when the fix was not in fact for a "typographical error". It might have ...
  • Sep 21, 2012 ... Fix typo. Closed (fixed). Project: Honeypot. Version: 7.x-1.x-dev. Component: Code. Priority: Major. Category: Bug report. Assigned: drumm.
  • Jun 27, 2015 ... Fix typo #1121. Open. YongX wants to merge 1 commit into madrobby:master from YongX:master. +5 −5. Conversation 0 Commits 1 ...
  • Aug 11, 2015 ... [fix] typo in filename #1226. Open. nhicher wants to merge 1 commit into sensu: master from nhicher:master. +1 −1. Conversation 0 ...

Alternatives:

  • correct the typo
  • edit the typo
  • rectify the typo
  • amend the typo
  • repair the typo

Fix the typographical error

This phrase is correct and more formal. It is suitable for formal writing or when a detailed description is needed.

'Fix the typographical error' is a more formal and detailed way to describe correcting a typing mistake. It is suitable for formal writing or when a more precise description is required.

Examples:

  • Please fix the typographical error in the report before submitting it.
  • The editor was asked to fix the typographical errors in the manuscript.
  • Jan 29, 2011 ... Can you fix the typographical error if this is all legit? I tried Ask Nathan and searched through several forums but no one addressed the issue of ...
  • Sep 25, 2009 ... In response to Clark, Smith said the government cannot simply “fix” the typographical error in the indictment. The planned superceding ...
  • Please fix the typographical error in the title of your page. It's driving me nuts! Lol: ). Like · Comment · Share · Maria Naz · September 11 at 1:10pm. Done :).
  • May 24, 2015 ... The bill would fix the typographical error that cut the word "and" from state law and with $38 million from the trust's annual allotment from ...

Alternatives:

  • correct the typographical error
  • rectify the typographical error
  • amend the typographical error
  • edit the typographical error
  • repair the typographical error

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