diff --git a/todoman/formatters.py b/todoman/formatters.py
index 2424eef3..77261fca 100644
--- a/todoman/formatters.py
+++ b/todoman/formatters.py
@@ -157,10 +157,10 @@ def compact_multiple(self, todos: Iterable[Todo], hide_list: bool = False) -> st
 
             # TODO: add spaces on the left based on max todos"
 
-            # FIXME: double space when no priority
             # split into parts to satisfy linter line too long
+            priority_str = f"{priority} " if priority else ""
             table.append(
-                f"[{completed}] {todo.id} {priority} {due} "
+                f"[{completed}] {todo.id} {priority_str}{due} "
                 f"{recurring}{summary}{categories}"
             )