diff --git a/config.el b/config.el
index 57a9d45..1675302 100644
--- a/config.el
+++ b/config.el
@@ -1155,8 +1155,8 @@ Otherwise: runs interactive ement-connect, then opens rooms after sync."
   :config
   (setq org-modern-star ["◉"]
         org-modern-hide-stars "·"
-        org-modern-table nil
-        org-modern-checkbox t))
+        org-modern-table nil))
+;; org-modern-checkbox: default alist value is correct (☑ ☒ ☐), no override needed
 
 
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