diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index c43f11b..3a93a4c 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ func main() {
 	if err := ui.Init(); err != nil {
 		panic(err)
 	}
+	tm.SetInputMode(tm.InputAlt)
 
 	defer Shutdown()
 	// init grid, cursor, header