diff --git a/writing/.config/sioyek/prefs_user.config b/writing/.config/sioyek/prefs_user.config
index 1daf52d..39e57a5 100644
--- a/writing/.config/sioyek/prefs_user.config
+++ b/writing/.config/sioyek/prefs_user.config
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ should_launch_new_instance 1 # seems to not be working?
 should_launch_new_window 1
 should_load_tutorial_when_no_other_file 0
 check_for_updates_on_startup 0
+should_highlight_unselected_search 1
 
 startup_commands toggle_custom_color