diff --git a/termpdf.py b/termpdf.py
index 96ee9e0..f70e424 100755
--- a/termpdf.py
+++ b/termpdf.py
@@ -1521,6 +1521,8 @@ def view(file_change,doc):
             count = int(count_string)
         
         scr.stdscr.nodelay(True)
+        scr.stdscr.timeout(100)
+
         key = scr.stdscr.getch()
         while key == -1 and not file_change.is_set():
             key = scr.stdscr.getch()