diff --git a/lua/core/settings.lua b/lua/core/settings.lua
index 9028a21..6308d66 100644
--- a/lua/core/settings.lua
+++ b/lua/core/settings.lua
@@ -4,3 +4,6 @@ vim.o.tabstop=2
 vim.o.shiftwidth=2
 -- insert spaces instead of TAB character
 vim.o.expandtab=true
+-- show absolute line numbers
+-- TODO: show relative line numbers for relative commands like 'd'
+vim.o.number = true