diff --git a/init.el b/init.el
index 64724fe..d329e88 100644
--- a/init.el
+++ b/init.el
@@ -326,6 +326,7 @@ DOCSTRING is an optional form that is discarded upon expansion."
 
   ;; Startup
   (initial-scratch-message "" "Leave scratch buffer empty on startup")
+  (initial-major-mode 'text-mode "Set initial mode to text-mode on startup")
   (inhibit-startup-screen t "Do not create or show the initial splash screen")
   (inhibit-default-init t "Do not attempt to load any OS-provided init files")