diff --git a/.editorconfig b/.editorconfig
index 3cd29dd7a3..cb050dc77f 100644
--- a/.editorconfig
+++ b/.editorconfig
@@ -39,3 +39,6 @@ indent_style = tab
 # Batch files use tabs for indentation
 [*.bat]
 indent_style = tab
+
+[docs/**.txt]
+max_line_length = 79