diff --git a/docs/guides/image-update.md b/docs/guides/image-update.md
index bd8cffff..64ce95b8 100644
--- a/docs/guides/image-update.md
+++ b/docs/guides/image-update.md
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ metadata:
   name: flux-system
 spec:
   commit:
-    messsageTemplate: |
+    messageTemplate: |
       Automated image update
 
       Automation name: {{ .AutomationObject }}