diff --git a/bouquin/main_window.py b/bouquin/main_window.py
index 3fb1195..9f04347 100644
--- a/bouquin/main_window.py
+++ b/bouquin/main_window.py
@@ -1230,6 +1230,7 @@ class MainWindow(QMainWindow):
         dlg = QDialog(self)
         dlg.setWindowTitle(strings._("reminder"))
         dlg.setModal(True)
+        dlg.setMinimumWidth(400)
 
         layout = QVBoxLayout(dlg)
         label = QLabel(text)