diff --git a/Assets/RedBlueGames/TextTyper/Animation/TextAnimation.cs b/Assets/RedBlueGames/TextTyper/Animation/TextAnimation.cs
index 633f9af..84b0ca6 100644
--- a/Assets/RedBlueGames/TextTyper/Animation/TextAnimation.cs
+++ b/Assets/RedBlueGames/TextTyper/Animation/TextAnimation.cs
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ public abstract class TextAnimation : MonoBehaviour
 
         [Tooltip("If true, animation will begin playing immediately on Awake")]
         [SerializeField]
-        private bool playOnAwake;
+        private bool playOnAwake = false;
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Determines how often Animate() will be called