diff --git a/src/plugins/debugger/logwindow.cpp b/src/plugins/debugger/logwindow.cpp
index 6c3e9c77c78..d8247c8ddbc 100644
--- a/src/plugins/debugger/logwindow.cpp
+++ b/src/plugins/debugger/logwindow.cpp
@@ -402,6 +402,8 @@ LogWindow::LogWindow(QWidget *parent)
         m_combinedText, SLOT(gotoResult(int)));
     connect(m_commandEdit, SIGNAL(returnPressed()),
         SLOT(sendCommand()));
+
+    setMinimumHeight(60);
 }
 
 void LogWindow::sendCommand()