diff --git a/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix b/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix
index b066550..929cc27 100644
--- a/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix
+++ b/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ in
             }
             {
               block = "net";
-              format = " $icon $ssid $ip $signal_strength ";
+              format = " $icon{| $ssid|} $ip{| $signal_strength|} ";
             }
             {
               block = "backlight";