diff --git a/qutebrowser/config.py b/qutebrowser/config.py
index 8b1f875..20598bf 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/config.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/config.py
@@ -828,7 +828,7 @@ c.editor.command = ['urxvt', '-e', 'emacs', '{}']
 
 ## Chars used for hint strings.
 ## Type: UniqueCharString
-# c.hints.chars = 'aoeuidhtns'
+c.hints.chars = 'aoeuidhtns'
 
 ## The dictionary file to be used by the word hints.
 ## Type: File