diff --git a/i3.config b/i3.config
index b4c584fa..b0cbc926 100644
--- a/i3.config
+++ b/i3.config
@@ -19,9 +19,6 @@ bindsym Mod1+Return exec /usr/bin/urxvt
 # Start dmenu (Mod1+p)
 bindsym Mod1+p exec /usr/bin/dmenu_run
 
-# Default orientation
-new_container_orientation horizontal
-
 # Horizontal orientation
 bindsym Mod1+h split h