diff --git a/framework/core/js/forum/src/initializers/discussion-controls.js b/framework/core/js/forum/src/initializers/discussion-controls.js
index 1b1a031fd..57d076836 100644
--- a/framework/core/js/forum/src/initializers/discussion-controls.js
+++ b/framework/core/js/forum/src/initializers/discussion-controls.js
@@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ export default function(app) {
     }
 
     if (this.canDelete()) {
+      items.add('separator', Separator.component());
+
       items.add('delete', ActionButton.component({ icon: 'times', label: 'Delete', onclick: this.deleteAction.bind(this) }));
     }