diff --git a/vimrcs/basic.vim b/vimrcs/basic.vim
index 11d1ed81..e4f44aab 100644
--- a/vimrcs/basic.vim
+++ b/vimrcs/basic.vim
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ endif
 set ruler
 
 " Height of the command bar
-set cmdheight=2
+set cmdheight=1
 
 " A buffer becomes hidden when it is abandoned
 set hid