diff --git a/nvim/init.vim b/nvim/init.vim
index 1f99bb0..df4c5f1 100644
--- a/nvim/init.vim
+++ b/nvim/init.vim
@@ -49,6 +49,9 @@ call plug#end()
 set tabstop=4
 set shiftwidth=4
 
+" indent with spaces
+set expandtab
+
 " scroll offset
 set scrolloff=4