diff --git a/knotes/knote.cpp b/knotes/knote.cpp
index e68c8ca2..4b0a9172 100644
--- a/knotes/knote.cpp
+++ b/knotes/knote.cpp
@@ -1214,7 +1214,7 @@ void KNote::updateLayout()
     if( m_tool ) {
       m_tool->setGeometry(
           contentsRect().x(),
-          contentsRect().bottom() - m_tool->height() + 1,
+          contentsRect().bottom() - (m_tool->isHidden() ? 0 : m_tool->height()) + 1,
           contentsRect().width(),
           m_tool->height()
       );