diff --git a/docs/usage.md b/docs/usage.md
index aed405c8..a1e9b6e6 100644
--- a/docs/usage.md
+++ b/docs/usage.md
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class App extends Component {
 
 ## Auto-height
 
-You can active auto-height by setting the `autoHeight` property.
+You can activate auto-height by setting the `autoHeight` property.
 ```javascript
 import { Scrollbars } from 'react-custom-scrollbars';