diff --git a/enaml/qt/docking/q_dock_tab_widget.py b/enaml/qt/docking/q_dock_tab_widget.py
index 34a24907b..fa511a687 100644
--- a/enaml/qt/docking/q_dock_tab_widget.py
+++ b/enaml/qt/docking/q_dock_tab_widget.py
@@ -95,3 +95,5 @@ def __init__(self, parent=None):
         """
         super(QDockTabWidget, self).__init__(parent)
         self.setTabBar(QDockTabBar())
+        self.setElideMode(Qt.ElideRight)
+        self.setUsesScrollButtons(True)