diff --git a/memory-bank/projectbrief.md b/memory-bank/projectbrief.md
index d19e8bc..90fca46 100644
--- a/memory-bank/projectbrief.md
+++ b/memory-bank/projectbrief.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ The **hosts** project is a Python-based terminal application designed to manage
 The application provides a two-pane TUI:
 
 - **Left pane:** List of all hostname entries. With columns:
+- - Active (add a ✓, when active)
   - IP address
   - Canonical hostname
 - **Right pane:** Detailed view of the selected entry.
diff --git a/src/hosts/main.py b/src/hosts/main.py
index 81b30dd..1515581 100644
--- a/src/hosts/main.py
+++ b/src/hosts/main.py
@@ -184,13 +184,13 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
             # Add row with styling based on active status
             if entry.is_active:
                 # Active entries in green
-                ip_text = Text(entry.ip_address, style="green")
-                hostname_text = Text(canonical_hostname, style="green")
+                ip_text = Text(entry.ip_address, style="bold green")
+                hostname_text = Text(canonical_hostname, style="bold green")
                 table.add_row(ip_text, hostname_text)
             else:
-                # Inactive entries in yellow/orange with # prefix and italic
-                ip_text = Text(f"# {entry.ip_address}", style="yellow italic")
-                hostname_text = Text(canonical_hostname, style="yellow italic")
+                # Inactive entries in dim yellow with italic (no # prefix in IP column)
+                ip_text = Text(entry.ip_address, style="dim yellow italic")
+                hostname_text = Text(canonical_hostname, style="dim yellow italic")
                 table.add_row(ip_text, hostname_text)
     
     def restore_cursor_position(self, previous_entry) -> None: