diff --git a/tmux.conf b/tmux.conf
index 7c2ba76..979c1ae 100644
--- a/tmux.conf
+++ b/tmux.conf
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ bind-key -n C-j select-pane -D
 bind-key -n C-k select-pane -U
 bind-key -n C-l select-pane -R
 
+# status bar at the top of the window
+set-option -g status-position top
 
 # count the panes from 1
 set -g base-index 1