diff --git a/src/generic/numdlgg.cpp b/src/generic/numdlgg.cpp
index a259657828..be98f28e5a 100644
--- a/src/generic/numdlgg.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/numdlgg.cpp
@@ -156,6 +156,7 @@ wxNumberEntryDialog::wxNumberEntryDialog(wxWindow *parent,
 
     Centre( wxBOTH );
 
+    m_spinctrl->SetSelection(-1, -1);
     m_spinctrl->SetFocus();
 
     wxEndBusyCursor();