diff --git a/python/examples/manipulate_pattern.py b/python/examples/manipulate_pattern.py
index 83c0314f8..0e11979c3 100644
--- a/python/examples/manipulate_pattern.py
+++ b/python/examples/manipulate_pattern.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ from slsdet import Detector, patternParameters
 d = Detector()
 pat = patternParameters()
 
-#Access to memers of the structure using numpy arrays
+#Access to members of the structure using numpy arrays
 pat.patlimits = 0x0, 0xa
 
 d.setPattern(pat)