diff --git a/config/binds.conf b/config/binds.conf
index 3800b7b..dedb4c0 100644
--- a/config/binds.conf
+++ b/config/binds.conf
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ A = :archive flat<Enter>
 [compose]
 # Keybindings used when the embedded terminal is not selected in the compose
 # view
+$ex = <C-x>
 <C-k> = :prev-field<Enter>
 <C-j> = :next-field<Enter>
 <tab> = :next-field<Enter>