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 * If you come across a problem with the extension, please [file an issue](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-python)
 * Contributions are always welcome! Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode-python/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details
 * Any and all feedback is appreciated and welcome!
-  - If someone has already [file an issue](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode-python) that encompasses your feedback, please leave a 👍/👎 reaction on the issue
+  - If someone has already [filed an issue](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode-python) that encompasses your feedback, please leave a 👍/👎 reaction on the issue
   - Otherwise please file a new issue
 * If you're interested in the development of the extension, you can read about our [development process](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode-python/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#development-process)