diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index 9390fcc..4a89a3f 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -7,19 +7,12 @@ set -g default-shell /bin/bash
 # see https://github.com/neovim/neovim/issues/2035
 set -sg escape-time 10 # in milliseconds
 
-# split panes using | and -
-bind | split-window -h
-bind - split-window -v
-
 # vim style pane switching
 bind h select-pane -L
 bind j select-pane -D
 bind k select-pane -U
 bind l select-pane -R
 
-unbind '"'
-unbind %
-
 # status bar design
 set -g status-position top
 set -g status-left-length 60