diff --git a/docs/rules/dot-location.md b/docs/rules/dot-location.md
index c4283cf7fec..1fe4a31294a 100644
--- a/docs/rules/dot-location.md
+++ b/docs/rules/dot-location.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This rule aims to enforce newline consistency in member expressions. This rule p
 
 The rule takes one option, a string:
 
-* If it is `"object"`, the dot in a member expression should be on the same line as the object portion. The default is `"object"`.
+* If it is `"object"` (default), the dot in a member expression should be on the same line as the object portion.
 * If it is `"property"`, the dot in a member expression should be on the same line as the property portion.
 
 ### object