diff --git a/src/ui/feed.rs b/src/ui/feed.rs
index b374c7b8..e81d2c59 100644
--- a/src/ui/feed.rs
+++ b/src/ui/feed.rs
@@ -187,7 +187,6 @@ fn real_posting_area(app: &mut GossipUi, ctx: &Context, frame: &mut eframe::Fram
         // Text area
         ui.add(
             TextEdit::multiline(&mut app.draft)
-                .desired_rows(6)
                 .hint_text("Type your message here")
                 .desired_width(f32::INFINITY)
                 .lock_focus(true),