diff --git a/espanso/src/res/config/base.yml b/espanso/src/res/config/base.yml
index c082c9a..43a1bb8 100644
--- a/espanso/src/res/config/base.yml
+++ b/espanso/src/res/config/base.yml
@@ -32,6 +32,6 @@ matches:
       - name: output
         type: shell
         params:
-          cmd: "echo Hello from your shell"
+          cmd: "echo 'Hello from your shell'"
 
   # And much more! For more information, visit the docs: https://espanso.org/docs/
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