diff --git a/src/ex_getln.c b/src/ex_getln.c
index cd9dffd..c6bbf67 100644
--- a/src/ex_getln.c
+++ b/src/ex_getln.c
@@ -6611,6 +6611,10 @@
 	/* Don't execute autocommands while deleting the window. */
 	block_autocmds();
 # endif
+# ifdef FEAT_CONCEAL
+	/* Avoid command-line window first character being concealed. */
+	curwin->w_p_cole = 0;
+# endif
 	wp = curwin;
 	bp = curbuf;
 	win_goto(old_curwin);