diff --git a/lms/static/sass/_discussion.scss b/lms/static/sass/_discussion.scss
index 5f7b811cad..459e49577c 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/_discussion.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/_discussion.scss
@@ -1423,8 +1423,7 @@ body.discussion {
     color: #333;
 
     .plus-icon {
-      float: left;
-      display: block;
+      display: inline-block;
       width: 10px;
       height: 10px;
       margin: 8px 6px 0 0;