diff --git a/nvim-init.vim b/nvim-init.vim
index 8264dae..50e4fae 100644
--- a/nvim-init.vim
+++ b/nvim-init.vim
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ set laststatus=2      " always show the status line
 set conceallevel=0    " don't use conceals, seriously
 let g:tex_conceal=''  " I said no conceals
 
+set shell=/bin/zsh    " use zsh instead of bash
+
 " use the nice `par` program wrap lines at 99 characters
 set formatprg=par\ -w99
 set formatoptions=tcrqnlmj
@@ -36,8 +38,6 @@ set textwidth=99
 " change cursor shape according to mode
 :let $NVIM_TUI_ENABLE_CURSOR_SHAPE=1
 
-set shell=/bin/zsh    " use zsh instead of bash
-
 set ignorecase smartcase   " don't match case if typing in all-lowercase
 
 " ignore motion for < >