diff --git a/pvwidgets.py b/pvwidgets.py
index 0dc807a..24618ce 100644
--- a/pvwidgets.py
+++ b/pvwidgets.py
@@ -566,7 +566,8 @@ class CAQTextEntry(QLineEdit, PVGateway):
     @Slot(int, int, int)
     @Slot(float, int, int)
     def receive_monitor_update(self, value, status, alarm_severity):
-        self.setFont(QFont("Sans Serif", 12))
+        self.setFont(QFont("Sans Serif", 8))
+        QLineEdit.setFont(self, QFont("Sans Serif", 8))
         PVGateway.receive_monitor_update(self, value, status, alarm_severity)
 
     @Slot(int, str, int)