diff --git a/layers/+distribution/spacemacs-base/keybindings.el b/layers/+distribution/spacemacs-base/keybindings.el
index a4e198727e63..dd37d0589f56 100644
--- a/layers/+distribution/spacemacs-base/keybindings.el
+++ b/layers/+distribution/spacemacs-base/keybindings.el
@@ -169,8 +169,9 @@ Ensure that helm is required before calling FUNC."
   :documentation "Globally highlight the current line."
   :evil-leader "thh")
 (spacemacs|add-toggle truncate-lines
-  :status nil
+  :status truncate-lines
   :on (toggle-truncate-lines)
+  :off (toggle-truncate-lines -1)
   :documentation "Truncate long lines (no wrap)."
   :evil-leader "tl")
 (spacemacs|add-toggle visual-line-navigation