diff --git a/vim/.vimrc b/vim/.vimrc
index 6f3b01a..4fae191 100755
--- a/vim/.vimrc
+++ b/vim/.vimrc
@@ -306,6 +306,8 @@
     nmap ghn <Plug>(GitGutterNextHunk)
     nmap ghp <Plug>(GitGutterPrevHunk)
     nmap ghf <Plug>(GitGutterFold)
+    " Controls fugitive diff split direction
+    set diffopt=vertical
 "}}}
 
 " plugin modification {{{