diff --git a/docs/reference/indices/put-mapping.asciidoc b/docs/reference/indices/put-mapping.asciidoc
index 0e95a586084..16e48782f2f 100644
--- a/docs/reference/indices/put-mapping.asciidoc
+++ b/docs/reference/indices/put-mapping.asciidoc
@@ -80,4 +80,4 @@ where
 
 
 Instead of `_mapping` you can also use the plural `_mappings`.
-The uri `PUT /{index}/{type}/_mapping` is still supported for backwardscompatibility.  
+The uri `PUT /{index}/{type}/_mapping` is still supported for backwards compatibility.