diff --git a/webapps/docs/jasper-howto.xml b/webapps/docs/jasper-howto.xml
index e3bf231c8a47..6dafc3eae5f2 100644
--- a/webapps/docs/jasper-howto.xml
+++ b/webapps/docs/jasper-howto.xml
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ characters be strictly applied? <code>true</code> or <code>false</code>, default
 <li><strong>quoteAttributeEL</strong> - When EL is used in JSP attribute values,
 should the rules for quoting of attributes described in JSP.1.6 be applied to
 the expression? <code>true</code> or <code>false</code>, default
-<code>true</code>.</li>
+<code>false</code>.</li>
 </ul>
 
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