diff --git a/.i3/config.d/20-binds b/.i3/config.d/20-binds
--- a/.i3/config.d/20-binds
+++ b/.i3/config.d/20-binds
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ set $mod Mod4
 floating_modifier $mod
 
 # start a terminal
-bindsym $mod+Return exec urxvtc || urxvt
+bindsym $mod+Return        exec urxvtc || urxvt
+bindsym $mod+Shift+Return  exec gvim
 
 # kill focused window
 bindsym $mod+Shift+q kill