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 ## How to build GZDoom
 
-To build GZDoom, please see the [wiki](https://zdoom.org/wiki/) and see the "Programmer's Corner" on the bottom-right corner of the page to build for your plaform.
+To build GZDoom, please see the [wiki](https://zdoom.org/wiki/) and see the "Programmer's Corner" on the bottom-right corner of the page to build for your platform.