diff --git a/xinit/xinitrc b/xinit/xinitrc
index 6ba39c6..e6e44a0 100644
--- a/xinit/xinitrc
+++ b/xinit/xinitrc
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 # Enable natural scrolling on the touchpad
 xinput set-prop 9 298 1 
 
+# Enable middle button emulation on the touchpad
+xinput set-prop 9 308 1
+
 exec i3