diff --git a/misc/toxic.conf.example b/misc/toxic.conf.example
index 03b0f2f..797759a 100644
--- a/misc/toxic.conf.example
+++ b/misc/toxic.conf.example
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ ui = {
   line_normal="-";
 
   // Indicator for special messages.
-  line_normal=">>>";
+  line_special=">";
 
   // true to change status based on screen/tmux attach/detach, false to disable
   mplex_away=true;