diff --git a/doc/source/programs/gdaltindex.rst b/doc/source/programs/gdaltindex.rst
index 15cd905f4188..6dd1668c30d2 100644
--- a/doc/source/programs/gdaltindex.rst
+++ b/doc/source/programs/gdaltindex.rst
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ tileindex, or as input for the :ref:`GTI <raster.gti>` driver.
 .. option:: <file_or_dir>
 
     The input GDAL raster files, can be multiple files separated by spaces.
-    Wildcards my also be used. Stores the file locations in the same style as
+    Wildcards may also be used. Stores the file locations in the same style as
     specified here, unless :option:`-write_absolute_path` option is also used.
 
     Starting with GDAL 3.9, this can also be a directory name. :option:`-recursive`