diff --git a/.config/i3/config b/.config/i3/config
index 922eb32..9bdad8a 100644
--- a/.config/i3/config
+++ b/.config/i3/config
@@ -108,6 +108,10 @@ bindsym $mod+0 exec ~/.config/i3/multi-monitor-workspaces.sh -s 10
 workspace_auto_back_and_forth yes
 bindsym $mod+Tab workspace back_and_forth
 
+# switch workspaces forward and backward
+bindsym $mod+Next workspace next
+bindsym $mod+Prior workspace prev
+
 # Switch visible workspaces (e.g. multi monitor setup)
 bindsym $mod+Shift+Tab exec i3-msg workspace "$( \
 	i3-msg -t get_workspaces | \