diff --git a/.clang-format b/.clang-format
index 53227886..0e0f4d14 100644
--- a/.clang-format
+++ b/.clang-format
@@ -10,6 +10,5 @@ IndentWidth: 2
 PointerAlignment: Left
 TabWidth: 2
 UseTab: Never
-PenaltyExcessCharacter: 32
 
 Cpp11BracedListStyle: false