What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mistyping
Example
I keep mistyping my password and getting locked out of my account. [mistyping: present participle]
Example
Sorry for the confusion, that was a mistyping on my part. [mistyping: noun]
typo
Example
There's a typo on the cover page, can you fix it? [typo: noun]
Example
I apologize for the typo in my email, it should have said 'meeting' not 'meting'. [typo: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Typo is more commonly used than mistyping in everyday language, especially in informal contexts such as texting or social media. However, mistyping can be used in both formal and informal contexts and is still a useful term to know.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mistyping and typo?
Mistyping is a more formal term than typo, and can be used in various levels of formality. Typo is a more casual term that is often used in informal contexts.
