diff --git a/pmd-eclipse/messages.properties b/pmd-eclipse/messages.properties
index 5f227d3249..3353ebf3e7 100644
--- a/pmd-eclipse/messages.properties
+++ b/pmd-eclipse/messages.properties
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ preference.cpd.title = CPD Configuration Options
 preference.cpd.tilesize = Minimum Tile Size
 
 # View labels
-view.column.message = Mesage
+view.column.message = Message
 view.column.rule = Rule
 view.column.class = Class
 view.column.package = Package