diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index 9a7e45b..02f835e 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -84,9 +84,9 @@ set-option -g mode-keys vi
 # of any client connected to *that window*. Much more reasonable.
 set-window-option -g aggressive-resize on
 
-# show the bell in all windows
-set-option -g bell-action any
-set-option -g visual-bell on
+# the visual bell causes a micro delay when typing. Tab completion triggers
+# the bell and typing halts for a second and it's really annoying.
+set-option -g visual-bell off
 
 # status bar
 set-option -g status-justify left