diff --git a/config/binds.conf b/config/binds.conf
index 75b02b3..99f575a 100644
--- a/config/binds.conf
+++ b/config/binds.conf
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ $ex = <C-x>
 [compose::editor]
 # Keybindings used when the embedded terminal is selected in the compose view
 $noinherit = true
-$ex = <semicolon>
+$ex = <C-x>
 <C-k> = :prev-field<Enter>
 <C-j> = :next-field<Enter>
 <C-p> = :prev-tab<Enter>
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ a = :attach<Enter>
 
 [terminal]
 $noinherit = true
-$ex = <semicolon>
+$ex = <C-x>
 
 <C-p> = :prev-tab<Enter>
 <C-n> = :next-tab<Enter>