diff --git a/emacs/.spacemacs b/emacs/.spacemacs
index 475f96c..2c04873 100644
--- a/emacs/.spacemacs
+++ b/emacs/.spacemacs
@@ -255,6 +255,7 @@ before packages are loaded. If you are unsure, you should try in setting them in
                   monokai
                   monochrome
                   ))
+  (add-to-list 'auto-mode-alist '("\\.tikz\\'" . latex-mode))
   )
 
 (defun dotspacemacs/user-config ()