diff --git a/common/modules/finder.jsm b/common/modules/finder.jsm
index debd0fc1..db72743c 100644
--- a/common/modules/finder.jsm
+++ b/common/modules/finder.jsm
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ var RangeFinder = Module("rangefinder", {
     },
 
     /**
-     * Highlights all occurrences of the last finded for string in the
+     * Highlights all occurrences of the last sought for string in the
      * current buffer.
      */
     highlight: function () {