diff --git a/i3-config b/i3-config
index 69c6d53..440c020 100644
--- a/i3-config
+++ b/i3-config
@@ -208,6 +208,8 @@ bar {
 	output xinerama-0
 	tray_output xinerama-0
 	status_command i3status
+	mode hide
+	hidden_state hide
 	position top
 	colors {
 		# background is S_base03
@@ -245,8 +247,6 @@ bar {
 		inactive_workspace #002b36 #002b36 #839496
 		urgent_workspace   #002b36 #dc322f #002b36
 	}
-
 }
 
-
 exec startup.sh