diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart
index d43e774c..539dc018 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart
@@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ class MessageInputState extends State<MessageInput> {
 
   Widget _buildExpandActionsButton() {
     return Padding(
-      padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8.0),
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8.0),
       child: AnimatedCrossFade(
         crossFadeState: _actionsShrunk
             ? CrossFadeState.showFirst