diff --git a/dwm/config.def.h b/dwm/config.def.h
index 45f3ec5..2798bfd 100644
--- a/dwm/config.def.h
+++ b/dwm/config.def.h
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /* See LICENSE file for copyright and license details. */
 
 /* appearance */
-static const unsigned int borderpx  = 5;        /* border pixel of windows */
+static const unsigned int borderpx  = 8;        /* border pixel of windows */
 // add gappx
 static const unsigned int gappx     = 8;
 static const unsigned int snap      = 32;       /* snap pixel */