diff --git a/.gitconfig b/.gitconfig
index c57def3..b81d9fe 100644
--- a/.gitconfig
+++ b/.gitconfig
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 [core]
     preloadindex = yes
 [diff]
-    algorithm = histogram
+    algorithm = patience
 [merge]
     tool = vimdiff
 [pull]