diff --git a/.config/helix/config.toml b/.config/helix/config.toml
index 61933862..53f1610f 100644
--- a/.config/helix/config.toml
+++ b/.config/helix/config.toml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ skip-levels = 1
 enable = true
 
 [keys.normal]
+ret = "goto_word"
 m = "move_char_left"
 M = "goto_line_start"
 n = "move_visual_line_down"
@@ -62,6 +63,7 @@ C-i = "jump_view_right"
 "S-right" = ":bn"
 
 [keys.select]
+ret = "goto_word"
 m = "extend_char_left"
 M = "extend_to_line_start"
 n = "extend_visual_line_down"