diff --git a/development/cpp/configuring_an_ide/visual_studio_code.rst b/development/cpp/configuring_an_ide/visual_studio_code.rst
index a420f05a0..8b6793b9d 100644
--- a/development/cpp/configuring_an_ide/visual_studio_code.rst
+++ b/development/cpp/configuring_an_ide/visual_studio_code.rst
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Importing the project
 
    An example of a filled out ``tasks.json``.
 
-Arguments are can be different based on your own setup and needs. See
+Arguments can be different based on your own setup and needs. See
 :ref:`doc_introduction_to_the_buildsystem` for a full list of arguments.
 
 Debugging the project