diff --git a/cmd/docs.go b/cmd/docs.go
index 23d877a13..547cd018a 100644
--- a/cmd/docs.go
+++ b/cmd/docs.go
@@ -49,7 +49,8 @@ var docsCmd = &cobra.Command{
 			if term.IsTerminal(int(os.Stdout.Fd())) {
 				termWidth, _, err := term.GetSize(int(os.Stdout.Fd()))
 				if err == nil && termWidth > 0 {
-					screenWidth = termWidth
+					// Adjusted for subtle padding effect at the terminal boundaries
+					screenWidth = termWidth - 2
 				}
 			}