diff --git a/config.kdl b/config.kdl
index 9a0dd82..d917a7d 100644
--- a/config.kdl
+++ b/config.kdl
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ serialize_pane_viewport true
 // Choose the mode that zellij uses when starting up.
 // Default: normal
 //
-// default_mode "locked"
+default_mode "locked"
 
 // Toggle enabling the mouse mode.
 // On certain configurations, or terminals this could