diff --git a/doc/conkyrc.sample b/doc/conkyrc.sample
index 11f47d43..77a25790 100644
--- a/doc/conkyrc.sample
+++ b/doc/conkyrc.sample
@@ -20,9 +20,6 @@ background no
 # Use Xft?
 use_xft yes
 
-# Set conky on the bottom of all other applications
-on_bottom yes
-
 # Xft font when Xft is enabled
 xftfont Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:size=8