Learn English – ‘typo of’ or ‘typo for’ or no preposition applicable

prepositionsword-usage

If I see inkorrect instead of incorrect in a paragraph, how should I report it using the word typo?

Should I say

  • inkorrect is a typo of incorrect.
  • inkorrect is a typo for incorrect.
  • or something else?

I have checked in Oxford, Cambridge, Macmillan, and
Websters, but found no usage with preposition.

Best Answer

You would use for, meaning "in place of":

  1. in place of; instead of" ⇒ to use blankets for coats"

so:

inkorrect is a typo for incorrect.