diff --git a/pvwidgets.py b/pvwidgets.py
index 24618ce..222679a 100644
--- a/pvwidgets.py
+++ b/pvwidgets.py
@@ -566,10 +566,11 @@ class CAQTextEntry(QLineEdit, PVGateway):
     @Slot(int, int, int)
     @Slot(float, int, int)
     def receive_monitor_update(self, value, status, alarm_severity):
+        print ("FONT", self.font())
         self.setFont(QFont("Sans Serif", 8))
         QLineEdit.setFont(self, QFont("Sans Serif", 8))
         PVGateway.receive_monitor_update(self, value, status, alarm_severity)
-
+        print ("FONT-2", self.font())
     @Slot(int, str, int)
     def receive_connect_update(self, handle: int, pv_name: str, status: int):
         '''Triggered by connect signal'''