diff --git a/vimrc_template.txt b/vimrc_template.txt
index ae42422..85909d1 100644
--- a/vimrc_template.txt
+++ b/vimrc_template.txt
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ filetype plugin indent on    " required
 " see :h vundle for more details or wiki for FAQ
 " Put your non-Plugin stuff after this line
 " filetype plugin indent on
-set tabstop=4
-set shiftwidth=4
+set tabstop=2
+set shiftwidth=2
 set expandtab
 set laststatus=2
 set ruler