diff --git a/xinitrc/.xinitrc b/xinitrc/.xinitrc
index c895194..8ea2ff4 100644
--- a/xinitrc/.xinitrc
+++ b/xinitrc/.xinitrc
@@ -32,6 +32,9 @@ if [ -d /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc.d ] ; then
  unset f
 fi
 
+# maps caps lock to esc
+setxkbmap -option caps:escape
+
 # Enable tap-to-click
 xinput set-prop 'SYNA2393:00 06CB:7A13 Touchpad' 'libinput Tapping Enabled' 1