diff --git a/zshrc b/zshrc
index 38c6713..745a4a3 100644
--- a/zshrc
+++ b/zshrc
@@ -40,3 +40,11 @@ fi
 source ~/.zsh_functions
 export EDITOR=vim
 export PATH=$PATH:/home/fab/bin
+
+#vi mode
+bindkey -v
+export KEYTIMEOUT=1
+
+#backspace working after returning from command mode
+bindkey '^?' backward-delete-char
+bindkey '^h' backward-delete-char