diff --git a/samples/widgets/slider.cpp b/samples/widgets/slider.cpp
index ef805895c8..c7ee3f1425 100644
--- a/samples/widgets/slider.cpp
+++ b/samples/widgets/slider.cpp
@@ -418,8 +418,8 @@ void SliderWidgetsPage::CreateSlider()
             flags |= wxSL_BOTTOM;
             break;
 
-        case SliderTicks_Right | wxSL_VERTICAL:
-            flags |= wxSL_RIGHT;
+        case SliderTicks_Right:
+            flags |= wxSL_RIGHT | wxSL_VERTICAL;
             break;
 
         default: