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+Correct the name of the config option [`encryption_enabled_by_default_for_room_type`](https://matrix-org.github.io/synapse/latest/usage/configuration/config_documentation.html#encryption_enabled_by_default_for_room_type).
diff --git a/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md b/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md
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 Config options relating to rooms.
 
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-### `encryption_enabled_by_default`
+### `encryption_enabled_by_default_for_room_type`
 
 Controls whether locally-created rooms should be end-to-end encrypted by
 default.