diff --git a/text_tests.lua b/text_tests.lua
index fddee75..d94b1ec 100644
--- a/text_tests.lua
+++ b/text_tests.lua
@@ -579,7 +579,7 @@ function test_select_text()
   edit.run_after_keychord(Editor_state, 'S-right')
   App.fake_key_release('lshift')
   edit.key_release(Editor_state, 'lshift')
-  -- selection persists even after shift is release
+  -- selection persists even after shift is released
   check_eq(Editor_state.selection1.line, 1, 'F - test_select_text/selection:line')
   check_eq(Editor_state.selection1.pos, 1, 'F - test_select_text/selection:pos')
   check_eq(Editor_state.cursor1.line, 1, 'F - test_select_text/cursor:line')