diff --git a/.xprofile b/.xprofile
index 7f4b0b9..ab9a812 100644
--- a/.xprofile
+++ b/.xprofile
@@ -33,3 +33,7 @@ if [ "$GDMSESSION" = "dwm" ]; then
    /usr/bin/lxqt-policykit-agent &
    pipewire &
 fi
+
+#bind Caps Lock to be Ctrl on hold and Esc on simple press
+setxkbmap -option 'caps:ctrl_modifier'
+xcape -e 'Caps_Lock=Escape'