diff --git a/tei2eoatex.xsl b/tei2eoatex.xsl
index a6b8f81..6665754 100644
--- a/tei2eoatex.xsl
+++ b/tei2eoatex.xsl
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ contexts, a double replacement is performed.
     <!-- place needs to be adjusted -->
     <xsl:choose>
       <xsl:when test="$strictfigures">
-        <xsl:text>{H}</xsl:text>
+        <xsl:text>{!ht}</xsl:text>
       </xsl:when>
       <xsl:otherwise>
         <xsl:text>{ht}</xsl:text>