diff --git a/vim/vimrc.local b/vim/vimrc.local
index 59eb784..21b5bca 100644
--- a/vim/vimrc.local
+++ b/vim/vimrc.local
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ set printoptions=paper:A4,syntax:y
 
 set modeline
 
+" re-use tabs, open hidden buffers in new tabs
+set switchbuf=usetab,newtab
+
 filetype plugin on
 filetype indent on