diff --git a/bat.md b/bat.md
index 82e7a8b..c450dbe 100644
--- a/bat.md
+++ b/bat.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Variable | Meaning | Type | Default
 --- | --- | --- | ---
 `timeout` | Refresh timeout seconds | int | 30
 `battery` | Identifier of the battery | string | "BAT0"
-`notify` | Enable notifications | boolean | true
+`notify` | Enable notifications | string | "on"
 `settings` | User settings | function | empty function
 
 `settings` can use the `bat_now` table, which contains the following strings:
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Variable | Meaning | Type | Default
 - `time`;
 - `watt`.
 
+To disable warning notifications, set `notify` to `off`.
+
 ### output
 
 A textbox.
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