diff --git a/source/_docs/scripts.markdown b/source/_docs/scripts.markdown
index c871b6303da..ee17347b3da 100644
--- a/source/_docs/scripts.markdown
+++ b/source/_docs/scripts.markdown
@@ -107,7 +107,6 @@ Wait until some things are complete. We support at the moment `wait_template` fo
 # Wait for sensor to trigger or 1 minute before continuing to execute.
 - wait_template: "{{ is_state('binary_sensor.entrance', 'on') }}"
   timeout: '00:01:00'
-  continue_on_timeout: 'true'
 ```
 {% endraw %}
 
@@ -133,7 +132,7 @@ It is also possible to use dummy variables, e.g., in scripts, when using `wait_t
 ```
 {% endraw %}
 
-You can also get the script to abort after the timeout by using `continue_on_timeout`
+You can also get the script to abort after the timeout by using optional `continue_on_timeout`
 
 {% raw %}
 ```yaml
@@ -144,6 +143,8 @@ You can also get the script to abort after the timeout by using `continue_on_tim
 ```
 {% endraw %}
 
+Without `continue_on_timeout` the script will always continue.  
+
 ### Fire an Event
 
 This action allows you to fire an event. Events can be used for many things. It could trigger an automation or indicate to another integration that something is happening. For instance, in the below example it is used to create an entry in the logbook.