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@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ preferences: preferences,
 delegate: self)
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-**Note that if you set the** ```EasyTipView.globalPreferences```**, you can ommit the** ```preferences``` **parameter in all calls. Additionally, you can also ommit the** ``withinSuperview`` **parameter and the** ``EasyTipView`` **will be shown within the main application window**.
+**Note that if you set the** ```EasyTipView.globalPreferences```**, you can omit the** ```preferences``` **parameter in all calls. Additionally, you can also ommit the** ``withinSuperview`` **parameter and the** ``EasyTipView`` **will be shown within the main application window**.
 
 *Alternatively, if you want to dismiss the ``EasyTipView`` programmatically later on, you can use one of the instance methods:*