diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index 9a3d7a11..b30038d4 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ set autoread
 set modeline
 set modelines=5
 
+" View tabs and trailing whitespace
+set list
+set listchars=tab:>·,trail:·
+
 " Use XA_PRIMARY clipboard by default
 set clipboard=unnamed