diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 88658ef3..a41a973c 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -154,6 +154,9 @@ vim.opt.cursorline = true
 -- Minimal number of screen lines to keep above and below the cursor.
 vim.opt.scrolloff = 10
 
+-- Do automatic indent when starting a new line
+vim.opt.smartindent = true
+
 -- [[ Basic Keymaps ]]
 --  See `:help vim.keymap.set()`