diff --git a/lib/alerts.less b/lib/alerts.less
index 20e935fa95..1895dfbd0b 100644
--- a/lib/alerts.less
+++ b/lib/alerts.less
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
   *margin-top: 3px; /* IE7 spacing */
   position: relative;
   right: -21px;
+  line-height: 18px;
 }
 
 // Alternate styles