diff --git a/src/compositor-fbdev.c b/src/compositor-fbdev.c
index 8cffb6c4..f7782d85 100644
--- a/src/compositor-fbdev.c
+++ b/src/compositor-fbdev.c
@@ -724,7 +724,7 @@ session_notify(struct wl_listener *listener, void *data)
 		/* If we have a repaint scheduled (from the idle handler), make
 		 * sure we cancel that so we don't try to pageflip when we're
 		 * vt switched away.  The OFFSCREEN state will prevent
-		 * further attemps at repainting.  When we switch
+		 * further attempts at repainting.  When we switch
 		 * back, we schedule a repaint, which will process
 		 * pending frame callbacks. */
 
diff --git a/src/compositor.h b/src/compositor.h
index a427088e..28486745 100644
--- a/src/compositor.h
+++ b/src/compositor.h
@@ -564,10 +564,10 @@ struct weston_seat {
 };
 
 enum {
-	WESTON_COMPOSITOR_ACTIVE,
+	WESTON_COMPOSITOR_ACTIVE,	/* normal rendering and events */
 	WESTON_COMPOSITOR_IDLE,		/* shell->unlock called on activity */
 	WESTON_COMPOSITOR_OFFSCREEN,	/* no rendering, no frame events */
-	WESTON_COMPOSITOR_SLEEPING	/* same as offscreen, but also set dmps
+	WESTON_COMPOSITOR_SLEEPING	/* same as offscreen, but also set dpms
                                          * to off */
 };