diff --git a/vimrcs/basic.vim b/vimrcs/basic.vim
index 11d1ed81..f8bb7ef6 100644
--- a/vimrcs/basic.vim
+++ b/vimrcs/basic.vim
@@ -106,6 +106,9 @@ set lazyredraw
 " For regular expressions turn magic on
 set magic
 
+" For display line numbers 
+set number
+
 " Show matching brackets when text indicator is over them
 set showmatch 
 " How many tenths of a second to blink when matching brackets