diff --git a/util/wmiv.c b/util/wmiv.c
index 492af88e..947f03fe 100755
--- a/util/wmiv.c
+++ b/util/wmiv.c
@@ -750,7 +750,7 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	dpy = XOpenDisplay(NULL);
 	if (!dpy) {
-		fprintf(stderr, "Error: can't open display");
+		fprintf(stderr, "Error: can't open display\n");
 		linked_list_free(&list);
 		return EXIT_FAILURE;
 	}