diff --git a/res/layout/chat.xml b/res/layout/chat.xml
index 8faaa538a..f8b10daff 100644
--- a/res/layout/chat.xml
+++ b/res/layout/chat.xml
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
                 android:layout_width="0dp"
                 android:layout_height="match_parent"
                 android:layout_weight="0.4"
+                android:paddingLeft="5dp"
                 android:layout_gravity="center_vertical|left"
                 android:gravity="center_vertical|left">