diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 278b7d9..3c094c6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -202,9 +202,8 @@ let g:signify_update_on_bufenter = 1
 let g:signify_line_highlight = 1
 
 let g:signify_sign_add               = '+'
-let g:signify_sign_delete            = '-'
-let g:signify_sign_change            = '*'
-let g:signify_sign_change_delete     = '*_'
+let g:signify_sign_change            = '!'
+let g:signify_sign_delete            = '_'
 let g:signify_sign_delete_first_line = '‾'
 
 let g:signify_cursorhold_normal = 1