diff --git a/zellij/config.kdl b/zellij/config.kdl
index 187b662..4c9003c 100644
--- a/zellij/config.kdl
+++ b/zellij/config.kdl
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ keybinds clear-defaults=true {
 		bind "Alt z" { GoToTab 2; }
 		bind "Alt e" { GoToTab 3; }
 		bind "Alt r" { GoToTab 4; }
+		bind "Ctrl t" { NewTab ; }
 	}
 	locked {
 		bind "Ctrl g" { SwitchToMode "Normal"; }
@@ -256,7 +257,7 @@ theme "gruvbox-dark"
 // The name of the default layout to load on startup
 // Default: "default"
 //
-//default_layout "compact"
+default_layout "compact"
 
 // Choose the mode that zellij uses when starting up.
 // Default: normal