diff --git a/gtk/gtktoolbutton.c b/gtk/gtktoolbutton.c
index 7acfc9f00d..0aeea1b497 100644
--- a/gtk/gtktoolbutton.c
+++ b/gtk/gtktoolbutton.c
@@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ gtk_tool_button_construct_contents (GtkToolItem *tool_item)
       need_label = TRUE;
     }
   
-  if (style == GTK_TOOLBAR_ICONS && button->priv->icon_widget == NULL &&
+  if (style != GTK_TOOLBAR_TEXT && button->priv->icon_widget == NULL &&
       button->priv->stock_id == NULL && button->priv->icon_name == NULL)
     {
       need_label = TRUE;