diff --git a/home-config/aerc/binds.conf b/home-config/aerc/binds.conf
index f9cebf2..49447e6 100644
--- a/home-config/aerc/binds.conf
+++ b/home-config/aerc/binds.conf
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ $ex = <C-x>
 <C-n> = :next-tab<Enter>
 <C-c> = :cc<Enter>
 <C-b> = :bcc<Enter>
-<C-Esc> = :abort<Enter>
+<C-q> = :abort<Enter>
 
 [compose::editor]
 # Keybindings used when the embedded terminal is selected in the compose view
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ $ex = <C-x>
 <C-j> = :next-field<Enter>
 <C-p> = :prev-tab<Enter>
 <C-n> = :next-tab<Enter>
-<C-Esc> = :abort<Enter>
+<C-q> = :abort<Enter>
 
 [compose::review]
 # Keybindings used when reviewing a message to be sent