diff --git a/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn b/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn
index ef09148db9..6fe09ff7cc 100644
--- a/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn
+++ b/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ in control.
   This is always the same for any given Key, so can be used for eg,
   creating hash directory structures to store Keys in.  
   (git-annex replies with VALUE followed by the value.)
-* `SETCONFIG Setting`  
+* `SETCONFIG Setting Value`  
   Sets one of the special remote's configuration settings.  
   Normally this is sent during INITREMOTE, which allows these settings
   to be stored in the git-annex branch, so will be available if the same