diff --git a/.clang-format-2 b/.clang-format-2
index 41591ce34..ede5d7e18 100644
--- a/.clang-format-2
+++ b/.clang-format-2
@@ -7,4 +7,3 @@ IndentWidth: 2
 PointerAlignment: Left
 TabWidth: 2
 UseTab: Never
-PenaltyExcessCharacter: 32
diff --git a/.clang-format-4 b/.clang-format-4
index 912716375..55773a29f 100644
--- a/.clang-format-4
+++ b/.clang-format-4
@@ -9,4 +9,3 @@ ContinuationIndentWidth: 8
 PointerAlignment: Left
 TabWidth: 4
 UseTab: Never
-PenaltyExcessCharacter: 32