diff --git a/nvim/init.vim b/nvim/init.vim
index 68963ec..bfa72bf 100644
--- a/nvim/init.vim
+++ b/nvim/init.vim
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ call plug#end()
 set tabstop=4
 set shiftwidth=4
 
+" scroll offset
+set scrolloff=4
+
 " solarized dark theme
 colorscheme solarized
 set background=dark