diff --git a/kittens/icat/detect.go b/kittens/icat/detect.go
index a39f19435..4659d3daa 100644
--- a/kittens/icat/detect.go
+++ b/kittens/icat/detect.go
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ func DetectSupport(timeout time.Duration) (memory, files, direct bool, err error
 	lp.OnInitialize = func() (string, error) {
 		var iid uint32
 		_, _ = lp.AddTimer(timeout, false, func(loop.IdType) error {
-			return fmt.Errorf("Timed out waiting for a response form the terminal: %w", os.ErrDeadlineExceeded)
+			return fmt.Errorf("Timed out waiting for a response from the terminal: %w", os.ErrDeadlineExceeded)
 		})
 
 		g := func(t graphics.GRT_t, payload string) uint32 {
diff --git a/kittens/icat/main.py b/kittens/icat/main.py
index 487a0109d..a9dfeb872 100644
--- a/kittens/icat/main.py
+++ b/kittens/icat/main.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ option.
 --detection-timeout
 type=float
 default=10
-The amount of time (in seconds) to wait for a response form the terminal, when
+The amount of time (in seconds) to wait for a response from the terminal, when
 detecting image display support.