diff --git a/modules/zellij/config.kdl b/modules/zellij/config.kdl
index d0fc9fc..fba0686 100644
--- a/modules/zellij/config.kdl
+++ b/modules/zellij/config.kdl
@@ -29,7 +29,12 @@ keybinds clear-defaults=true {
         }
 
         // Global keybindings
-        bind "c" { NewTab; SwitchToMode "Locked"; }
+        bind "c" {
+            NewTab {
+                layout "compact"
+            };
+            SwitchToMode "Locked";
+        }
         bind "z" { ToggleFocusFullscreen; SwitchToMode "Locked"; }
         bind "x" { CloseFocus; SwitchToMode "Locked"; }
         bind "-" { NewPane "Down"; SwitchToMode "Locked"; }