diff --git a/.tmux.conf.local b/.tmux.conf.local
index 710bc65..2098f64 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf.local
+++ b/.tmux.conf.local
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ tmux_conf_copy_to_os_clipboard=false
 set -g history-limit 10000
 
 # start with mouse mode enabled
-set -g mouse off
+set -g mouse on
 
 # force Vi mode
 #   really you should export VISUAL or EDITOR environment variable, see manual