diff --git a/common/config.h b/common/config.h
index e10d3fb..dd69c11 100644
--- a/common/config.h
+++ b/common/config.h
@@ -15,6 +15,10 @@
 // try to be nice to the old switches I did harvest
 #define DEBOUNCE 10
 
+// Unfortunately, some applications drop or misorder fast key events. This is a
+// partial fix to slow down the rate at which macros are sent.
+#define TAP_CODE_DELAY 5
+
 // home row mods
 #define CHORDAL_HOLD
 #define PERMISSIVE_HOLD