diff --git a/.gitconfig b/.gitconfig
index 4d032de..06df1a9 100644
--- a/.gitconfig
+++ b/.gitconfig
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@
 	smtpServerPort = 587
 [diff]
 	wsErrorHighlight = all
-	algorithm = patience
 [cola]
 	spellcheck = false
 [push]