diff --git a/orte/mca/filem/orte_filem.7 b/orte/mca/filem/orte_filem.7
index 7c31ff8100..856ed5d9f0 100644
--- a/orte/mca/filem/orte_filem.7
+++ b/orte/mca/filem/orte_filem.7
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ framework, and selected modules.
 .SH DESCRIPTION
 .
 .PP
-FileM is a utility framework used by OpenRTE for a vaiety of purposes, including
-the transport of checkpoint files, preloading user binaries, and proloading other user files.
+FileM is a utility framework used by OpenRTE for a variety of purposes, including
+the transport of checkpoint files, preloading user binaries, and preloading of user files.
 .
 .\" **********************************
 .\"    Available Components Section
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ The program to use to copy files. Generally will be rcp or scp.
 .
 .TP 4
 filem_rsh_rsh
-The program used to remotely log into a given amchine and remove files.
+The program used to remotely log into a given machine and remove files.
 Generally will be rsh or ssh.
 .
 .\"   Special 'none' option