diff --git a/lua/keymaps.lua b/lua/keymaps.lua
index 069771f..cc61d76 100644
--- a/lua/keymaps.lua
+++ b/lua/keymaps.lua
@@ -14,6 +14,9 @@ vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>q', vim.diagnostic.setloclist, { desc = 'Open diagn
 -- Exit terminal mode in the builtin terminal with a shortcut that is a bit easier
 vim.keymap.set('t', '<Esc><Esc>', '<C-\\><C-n>', { desc = 'Exit terminal mode' })
 
+-- Open terminal in current window
+vim.keymap.set({ 'n', 'v' }, '<leader>to', '<cmd>term<cr>', { desc = '[T]erminal [O]pen' })
+
 -- Disable arrow keys in normal mode
 vim.keymap.set({ 'n', 'v' }, '<left>', '<cmd>echo "Use h to move!!"<CR>')
 vim.keymap.set({ 'n', 'v' }, '<right>', '<cmd>echo "Use l to move!!"<CR>')