diff --git a/docs/labwc-config.5.scd b/docs/labwc-config.5.scd
index cbb57a2b..0c447fc2 100644
--- a/docs/labwc-config.5.scd
+++ b/docs/labwc-config.5.scd
@@ -202,6 +202,10 @@ Therefore, where multiple objects of the same kind are required (for example
 	GoToDesktop and windows can be moved with SendToDesktop. See
 	labwc-actions(5) for more information about their arguments.
 
+	The number attribute defines the minimum number of workspaces. Default is 1. 
+	The number attribute is optional. If the number attribute is specified, names.name
+	is not required.
+
 *<desktops><popupTime>*
 	Define the timeout after which to hide the workspace OSD.
 	A setting of 0 disables the OSD. Default is 1000 ms.
diff --git a/docs/rc.xml.all b/docs/rc.xml.all
index 81b78fde..26c5b201 100644
--- a/docs/rc.xml.all
+++ b/docs/rc.xml.all
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@
     See man labwc-actions for further information.
 
     Workspaces can be configured like this:
-    <desktops number="4">
+    <desktops>
       <popupTime>1000</popupTime>
       <names>
         <name>Workspace 1</name>
@@ -78,20 +78,15 @@
         <name>Workspace 4</name>
       </names>
     </desktops>
+
+    Or it can also be configured like this:
+    <desktops number="4" />
   -->
-  <desktops number="4">
     <!--
       popupTime defaults to 1000 so could be left out.
       Set to 0 to completely disable the workspace OSD.
     -->
-    <popupTime>1000</popupTime>
-    <names>
-      <name>Default</name>
-      <name>Browsing</name>
-      <name>Music</name>
-      <name>Chat</name>
-    </names>
-  </desktops>
+
 
   <!-- Percent based regions based on output usable area, % char is required -->
   <!--