diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ce9a1c15..ff6faae8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ exclude:
   namespaces:
     - clanguml::common::detail
   # and also exclude ClassF
-  exclude:
+  elements:
     - clanguml::common::ClassF
 ```