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 # Thinkpad keyboard backlight brightness
 
-This systemd ervice will set the keyboard backlight brightness based on 
+This systemd service will set the keyboard backlight brightness based on 
 ambient light levels.
 
 This is initially designed for _Thinkpad X1 Yoga (gen3)_ but should work