diff --git a/data/core/config.lua b/data/core/config.lua
index a9f106f..efa5970 100644
--- a/data/core/config.lua
+++ b/data/core/config.lua
@@ -16,5 +16,6 @@ config.line_height = 1.2
 config.indent_size = 2
 config.tab_type = "soft"
 config.line_limit = 80
+config.show_tabs = true
 
 return config