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Fix typo vs Fix typographical error

Both phrases are correct, but "fix typo" is more commonly used in informal contexts, while "fix typographical error" is more formal. The choice between them depends on the level of formality required in the situation.

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Fix typo

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to correcting a small error in text.

This phrase is used informally to indicate the action of correcting a small error in written text, such as a misspelling or a punctuation mistake.

Examples:

Let me fix that typo in the report before I submit it.
I just need to fix this typo in the email before sending it out.

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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 mistake
edit the error
rectify the error
amend the error
repair the mistake

Fix typographical error

This phrase is more formal and is suitable for professional or academic contexts where a higher level of formality is required.

This phrase is used in formal or professional contexts to refer to the action of correcting a mistake related to the arrangement or appearance of printed or typed matter.

Examples:

Please review the document and fix any typographical errors you find.
The proofreader's job is to fix typographical errors in the manuscript.

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Oct 15, 2014 ... Changelog. * Mon Aug 04 2014 Jan Kaluza <jkaluza@redhat.com> 5.04-21 - fix typographical error in changelog * Fri Jul 18 2014 Jan Kaluza ...
Apr 4, 2014 ... ... controller, a year ago. LICENSE · Initial commit of sort controller, a year ago. README · Fix typographical error in "README" file. a year ago ...
Mar 17, 2011 ... Mike Henninger: Modified formatting, fix typographical error and modified tests dealing with length errors and padding. • July 19, 2004 Version ...
May 21, 2015 ... (Refiles to fix typographical error in headline.) ABUJA May 21 (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross is increasing aid for the ...

Alternatives:

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

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