diff --git a/src/DisplayState.py b/src/DisplayState.py
index bfcd11443..58618657b 100644
--- a/src/DisplayState.py
+++ b/src/DisplayState.py
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ class DisplayState(gen.utils.Callback):
 
     def get_active(self, nav_type, nav_group=0):
         """
-        Return the handle for the active obejct specified by the given
+        Return the handle for the active object specified by the given
         navigation type and group.
         """
         history = self.get_history(nav_type, nav_group)