diff --git a/nanorc b/nanorc
index 62be669..6243d1e 100644
--- a/nanorc
+++ b/nanorc
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ set quickblank
 # set smarthome
 
 ## Spread overlong lines over multiple screen lines.
-# set softwrap
+set softwrap
 
 ## Use this spelling checker instead of the internal one.  This option
 ## does not have a default value.