diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index 1859a7f79..0c6b35fab 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ Template for new versions:
 ## Misc Improvements
 - `dig`: `digtype` command now has options to choose between designating only visible tiles or hidden tiles, as well as "auto" dig mode. Z-level options adjusted to allow choosing z-levels above, below, or the same as the cursor.
 - `hotkeys`: make the DFHack logo brighten on hover in ascii mode to indicate that it is clickable
+- `hotkeys`: use vertical bars instead of "!" symbols for the DFHack logo to make it easier to read
 
 ## Documentation
 
diff --git a/plugins/lua/hotkeys.lua b/plugins/lua/hotkeys.lua
index 71fda3d86..6335de5e5 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/hotkeys.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/hotkeys.lua
@@ -79,9 +79,9 @@ function HotspotMenuWidget:init()
     self:addviews{
         widgets.Label{
             text={
-                get_tile_token(1, '!'), get_tile_token(2, 'D'), get_tile_token(3, 'F'), get_tile_token(4, '!'), NEWLINE,
-                get_tile_token(5, '!'), get_tile_token(6, 'H'), get_tile_token(7, 'a'), get_tile_token(8, '!'), NEWLINE,
-                get_tile_token(9, '!'), get_tile_token(10, 'c'), get_tile_token(11, 'k'), get_tile_token(12, '!'),
+                get_tile_token(1, 179), get_tile_token(2, 'D'), get_tile_token(3, 'F'), get_tile_token(4, 179), NEWLINE,
+                get_tile_token(5, 179), get_tile_token(6, 'H'), get_tile_token(7, 'a'), get_tile_token(8, 179), NEWLINE,
+                get_tile_token(9, 179), get_tile_token(10, 'c'), get_tile_token(11, 'k'), get_tile_token(12, 179),
             },
             on_click=function() dfhack.run_command('hotkeys') end,
         },