diff --git a/README.org b/README.org
index 45b0310..f750680 100644
--- a/README.org
+++ b/README.org
@@ -230,7 +230,6 @@ of [[info:emacs#Saving Customizations][saving customizations (info)]].
  save-place-mode t
  scroll-bar-mode nil
  tab-always-indent 'complete
- tab-width 8
  tool-bar-mode nil
  tooltip-mode nil
  url-cookie-trusted-urls nil