diff --git a/templates/nvim/lua/options.lua.j2 b/templates/nvim/lua/options.lua.j2
index fe35a80..f10c818 100644
--- a/templates/nvim/lua/options.lua.j2
+++ b/templates/nvim/lua/options.lua.j2
@@ -64,3 +64,6 @@ vim.opt.mouse = ''
 
 -- python interpreter
 vim.g.python3_host_prog = '/usr/bin/python3'
+
+-- hide concealed text completely unless it has a custom replacement character defined
+vim.o.conceallevel = 2