diff --git a/vim/.vimrc b/vim/.vimrc
index d2a8cab..cc68b74 100755
--- a/vim/.vimrc
+++ b/vim/.vimrc
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ set wildmenu
 " use normal backspace behavior
 set backspace=2
 
+" allow arrow keys to be used
+set nocompatible
+
 " colorscheme
 if exists('+termguicolors')
 	" enable termguicolors correctly for terminals other than