diff --git a/i3/i3status.conf.j2 b/i3/i3status.conf.j2
index 5912452..43ca1b8 100644
--- a/i3/i3status.conf.j2
+++ b/i3/i3status.conf.j2
@@ -49,8 +49,7 @@ clock {
 wifi {
     bitrate_bad = 0
     bitrate_degraded = 0
-    format_down = "   down "
-    format_up = "   {signal_percent} {ssid} "
+    format = "   {signal_percent} {ssid} |   down "
 }
 
 spotify {