diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 2b99710..a0d0443 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -78,7 +78,8 @@ clipboard_control write-clipboard write-primary read-clipboard-ask read-primary-
 allow_hyperlinks yes
 shell_integration enabled
 wayland_titlebar_color system
-background_opacity 0.5
+background_opacity 0.8
+font_size 17.0
 
 # maps