diff --git a/configuration/items.md b/configuration/items.md
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@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ itemtype itemname "labeltext [stateformat]" <iconname> (group1, group2, ...) ["t
 **Examples:**
 
 ```java
-Switch Kitchen_Light "Kitchen Light" {mqtt="<[...], >[...]" }
+Switch Kitchen_Light "Kitchen Light" {channel="mqtt:topic:..." }
 String Bedroom_Sonos_CurrentTitle "Title [%s]" (gBedRoom) {channel="sonos:..."}
 Number Bathroom_WashingMachine_Power "Power [%.0f W]" <energy> (gPower) {channel="homematic:..."}