diff --git a/docs/feature_encoders.md b/docs/feature_encoders.md
index 509f55b917e..8e854c1e586 100644
--- a/docs/feature_encoders.md
+++ b/docs/feature_encoders.md
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ bool encoder_update_user(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) {
             tap_code(KC_UP);
         }
     }
-    return true;
+    return false;
 }
 ```
 
diff --git a/docs/ja/feature_encoders.md b/docs/ja/feature_encoders.md
index 21f42d38b70..b93d9a9a281 100644
--- a/docs/ja/feature_encoders.md
+++ b/docs/ja/feature_encoders.md
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ bool encoder_update_user(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) {
             tap_code(KC_UP);
         }
     }
-    return true;
+    return false;
 }
 ```