diff --git a/gvimrc b/gvimrc
index a7f0a7b..24065f9 100644
--- a/gvimrc
+++ b/gvimrc
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 set guifont=Monaco:h14
-set lines=60
-set columns=200
+" from the help, recommended for tallest possible
+set lines=9999
+" from the help, recommended for widest possible
+set columns=9999
 colorscheme desert