diff --git a/doc/vimux.txt b/doc/vimux.txt
index 5bc1b35..ff1d649 100644
--- a/doc/vimux.txt
+++ b/doc/vimux.txt
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ Use exising pane (not used by vim) if found instead of running split-window.
 
   let VimuxUseNearestPane = 1
 
-Default: 0
+Default: 1
 
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                                              *VimuxConfiguration_reset_sequence*