diff --git a/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/getting_started/cdt_w_basic.htm b/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/getting_started/cdt_w_basic.htm
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--- a/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/getting_started/cdt_w_basic.htm
+++ b/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/getting_started/cdt_w_basic.htm
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Now with CDT, you just select a project type, and that determines what build sys
     <li><p>Click <strong>Finish</strong>.<br>
 </p></li>
     </ol>
-<p><strong>NOTE</strong> If the <strong>C++ perspective</strong> is not currently set as the default, you are prompted to determined if you would like to this project to be associated with the C/C++ perspective. Click <strong>Yes</strong>.<br>
+<p><strong>NOTE</strong> If the <strong>C++ perspective</strong> is not currently set as the default, you are prompted to determine if you would like to this project to be associated with the C/C++ perspective. Click <strong>Yes</strong>.<br>
 </p>
 <p>A project is created with the default settings and a full set of configurations based on the project type and toolchain you selected.
         You should now see the new project in <a href="../reference/cdt_u_project_explorer_view.htm">Project Explorer</a> view.</p>