diff --git a/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md b/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md
index ea26f6eb..2e468fe0 100644
--- a/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md
+++ b/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md
@@ -461,6 +461,7 @@ left_encoder: encoder_left {
 		a-gpios = <PIN_A (GPIO_ACTIVE_HIGH | GPIO_PULL_UP)>;
 		b-gpios = <PIN_B (GPIO_ACTIVE_HIGH | GPIO_PULL_UP)>;
 		resolution = <4>;
+		status = "disabled";
 	};
 ```