diff --git a/projects/canopy/src/lib/modal/modal.component.ts b/projects/canopy/src/lib/modal/modal.component.ts
index b3ea1d651..e74c59e8d 100644
--- a/projects/canopy/src/lib/modal/modal.component.ts
+++ b/projects/canopy/src/lib/modal/modal.component.ts
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ export class LgModalComponent implements OnInit, AfterContentInit, OnDestroy {
   // onOverlayClick and onModalClick add the following functionality:
   // clicking outside the modal closes the modal unless specified
   // otherwise using closeOnOverlayClick.
-  // We specifically listen to the `mousedown` event because with
+  // We specifically listen to the "mousedown" event because with
   // the `click` event a user could click inside the modal and
   // drag the mouse on the overlay causing the modal to close.
   @HostListener('mousedown') onOverlayClick(): void {