diff --git a/vimrc b/vimrc
index 8b83601..6b2d3d7 100644
--- a/vimrc
+++ b/vimrc
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ set foldlevel=99
 
 " ADDITIONAL KEY MAPPINGS
 " fast saving
-nmap <leader>w :up<cr>
+nmap <leader>w :update<cr>
 " fast escaping
 imap jj <ESC>
 " prevent accidental striking of F1 key