diff --git a/README.in b/README.in
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--- a/README.in
+++ b/README.in
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ Otherwise, enter a new bug report that describes the patch, and attach
 the patch to that bug report.
 
 Bug reports containing patches should include the PATCH keyword in their
-keyword fields. If the patch adds to or changes the GTK programming
+keyword fields. If the patch adds to or changes the GTK+ programming
 interface, the API keyword should also be included.
   
 Patches should be in unified diff form. (The -u option to GNU diff.)