diff --git a/src/widgets/Meter.cpp b/src/widgets/Meter.cpp
index fdc763a35..264c34636 100644
--- a/src/widgets/Meter.cpp
+++ b/src/widgets/Meter.cpp
@@ -1384,7 +1384,7 @@ void Meter::RepaintBarsNow()
          DrawMeterBar(dc, &mBar[i]);
       }
 
-#if defined(__WXMAC__)
+#if defined(__WXMAC__) || defined(__WXGTK__)
       // Due to compositing or antialiasing on the Mac, we have to make
       // sure all remnants of the previous ruler text is completely gone.
       // Otherwise, we get a strange bolding effect.