diff --git a/src/_h5ai/conf/options.json b/src/_h5ai/conf/options.json
index af13d4b7..94c64016 100644
--- a/src/_h5ai/conf/options.json
+++ b/src/_h5ai/conf/options.json
@@ -6,20 +6,6 @@ Options
 */
 
 {
-    /*
-    Spacing of the main content.
-
-    Left and right will be added to a minimum of 30px. Top and bottom
-    are added to the top and bottom bar heights.
-    */
-    "spacing": {
-        "top": 50,
-        "bottom": 50,
-        "left": "auto",
-        "right": "auto",
-        "maxWidth": 1400
-    },
-
     /*
     General view options.