diff --git a/pvwidgets.py b/pvwidgets.py
index 8c11908..afb8b8c 100644
--- a/pvwidgets.py
+++ b/pvwidgets.py
@@ -615,7 +615,7 @@ class CAQTextEntry(QLineEdit, PVGateway):
     def setText(self, value):
         f = QFont("Sans Serif")
         f.setPixelSize(8)
-        QLineEdit.setFont(f)
+        QLineEdit.setFont(self, f)
         QLineEdit.setText(self, value)
         self.currentText = self.text()