diff --git a/src/root.zig b/src/root.zig
index 3a5e3c1..ef1edcf 100644
--- a/src/root.zig
+++ b/src/root.zig
@@ -723,7 +723,7 @@ pub const ElementDeclaration = extern struct {
     /// Firstly, tagging an element with an ID allows you to query information about the element later, such as its mouseover state or dimensions.
     ///
     /// Secondly, IDs are visually useful when attempting to read and modify UI code, as well as when using the built-in debug tools.
-    id: ElementId = .{ .base_id = 0, .id = 0, .offset = 0, .string_id = .{ .chars = &.{}, .length = 0 } },
+    id: ElementId = .{ .base_id = 0, .id = 0, .offset = 0, .string_id = .{ .chars = &[_]u8{}, .length = 0 } },
     /// Controls various settings that affect the size and position of an element, as well as the sizes and positions of any child elements.
     layout: LayoutConfig = .{},
     /// Controls the background color of the resulting element.