diff --git a/src/GUI/MPSettings.qml b/src/GUI/MPSettings.qml
index 6cd9b858a..f67c33d00 100644
--- a/src/GUI/MPSettings.qml
+++ b/src/GUI/MPSettings.qml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Section {
         id: enableMP
         label: "Connect to the multi-player network"
         description: "Flightgear supporters maintain a network of server to enable global multi-user "
-            + "flight. This requires a moderately fast Inernet connection to be usable. Your aircraft "
+            + "flight. This requires a moderately fast Internet connection to be usable. Your aircraft "
             + "will be visible to other users online, and you will see their aircraft."
         keywords: ["network", "mp", "multiplay","online"]
     }
diff --git a/src/GUI/SettingsSection.cxx b/src/GUI/SettingsSection.cxx
index e4724629c..206819bff 100644
--- a/src/GUI/SettingsSection.cxx
+++ b/src/GUI/SettingsSection.cxx
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ SettingsSection::SettingsSection(QWidget* pr) :
     if (!layout()) {
         QVBoxLayout* vbox = new QVBoxLayout(this);
         vbox->setMargin(4);
+        vbox->setSpacing(4);
         setLayout(vbox);
     }
 }