diff --git a/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex71.sh b/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex71.sh
index 8a2532a8..6ed3da48 100644
--- a/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex71.sh
+++ b/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex71.sh
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
 #  'echo' is fine for printing single line messages,
-#+  but somewhat problematic for for message blocks.
+#+  but somewhat problematic for message blocks.
 #   A 'cat' here document overcomes this limitation.
 
 cat <<End-of-message