diff --git a/static/directives/create-entity-dialog.html b/static/directives/create-entity-dialog.html
index 100913817..7e10be27d 100644
--- a/static/directives/create-entity-dialog.html
+++ b/static/directives/create-entity-dialog.html
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
               <label>Provide an optional description for your new {{ entityTitle }}:</label>
               <input type="text" class="form-control" ng-model="entityDescription" max-length="255">
               <div class="help-text">
-                Enter a description to provide extran information to your teammates about this {{ entityTitle }}.
+                Enter a description to provide extra information to your teammates about this {{ entityTitle }}.
               </div>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -59,4 +59,4 @@
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>
-</div>
\ No newline at end of file
+</div>