diff --git a/ionic/components/show-hide-when/show-hide-when.ts b/ionic/components/show-hide-when/show-hide-when.ts
index 65b5c68111..e0b1474284 100644
--- a/ionic/components/show-hide-when/show-hide-when.ts
+++ b/ionic/components/show-hide-when/show-hide-when.ts
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export class DisplayWhen {
  *
  * @name ShowWhen
  * @description
- * The `showWhen` attribute takes a string that represents a plaform or screen orientation.
+ * The `showWhen` attribute takes a string that represents a platform or screen orientation.
  * The element the attribute is added to will only be shown when that platform or screen orientation is active.
  * Complements the [hideWhen attribute](../HideWhen).
  * @usage