diff --git a/.gitconfig b/.gitconfig
index 8847ca0..f7e64ef 100644
--- a/.gitconfig
+++ b/.gitconfig
@@ -25,5 +25,6 @@
 	smtpServerPort = 587
 [diff]
 	wsErrorHighlight = all
+	algorithm = patience
 [cola]
 	spellcheck = false