diff --git a/docs/sample_config/default_env.nu b/docs/sample_config/default_env.nu
index 2a460f4221..367c55247e 100644
--- a/docs/sample_config/default_env.nu
+++ b/docs/sample_config/default_env.nu
@@ -1,7 +1,11 @@
 # Nushell Environment Config File
 
 def create_left_prompt [] {
-    let path_segment = ($env.PWD)
+    let path_segment = if (is-admin) {
+        $"(ansi red_bold)($env.PWD)"
+    } else {
+        $"(ansi green_bold)($env.PWD)"
+    }
 
     $path_segment
 }