diff --git a/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md b/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md
index ceb81d10..6fac2075 100644
--- a/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md
+++ b/docs/docs/development/new-shield.md
@@ -111,9 +111,6 @@ if SHIELD_MY_BOARD_RIGHT
 config ZMK_KEYBOARD_NAME
 	default "My Awesome Keyboard Right"
 
-config USB
-	default y
-
 endif
 
 if SHIELD_MY_BOARD_LEFT || SHIELD_MY_BOARD_RIGHT