Chatview column layout in call

When in a call, the chatview shows as a row at the bottom of the screen.

When writing short responses, the information in the chatview quickly can't be seen unless one scrolls.

As screens are wider than taller, better use of screen real estate could be found by having the chatview as a column; hence, can the chatview layout please be shown as a column (or have an option to do so if the current view is required)?

Other programs have the chatview as a column and it seems to provide for a better UX.

What do you think?

Thank you