diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/media/tabstitlecontrol.css b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/media/tabstitlecontrol.css
index c9c76c7a7ef..c772839b160 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/media/tabstitlecontrol.css
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/media/tabstitlecontrol.css
@@ -208,6 +208,7 @@
 
 .monaco-workbench .part.editor > .content .editor-group-container.active > .title .tabs-container > .tab > .tab-close .action-label.codicon {
 	color: inherit;
+	font-size: 16px;
 }
 
 /* change close icon to dirty state icon */