diff --git a/new/unix/newcontrol.c b/new/unix/newcontrol.c
index 45799419..f29b4a9e 100644
--- a/new/unix/newcontrol.c
+++ b/new/unix/newcontrol.c
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ static int singleVisible(uiControl *c)
 {
 	singleWidget *s = (singleWidget *) (c->Internal);
 
-	return s->hidden;
+	return !s->hidden;
 }
 
 static void singleShow(uiControl *c)