diff --git a/docs/changes.txt b/docs/changes.txt
index 38e51842b4..02352e56f8 100644
--- a/docs/changes.txt
+++ b/docs/changes.txt
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ wxMSW:
 
 - wxStaticBitmap doesn't stretch its bitmap any longer (like other ports)
 - support for accelerator keys in the owner drawn menus (Derry Bryson)
+- wxCaret::SetSize() doesn't hide the caret any longer as it used to
 - wxCheckListBox::Check() doesn't send CHECKLISTBOX_TOGGLE event any more
 
 All:
diff --git a/src/msw/caret.cpp b/src/msw/caret.cpp
index f1fd767110..ee761165a1 100644
--- a/src/msw/caret.cpp
+++ b/src/msw/caret.cpp
@@ -189,6 +189,6 @@ void wxCaret::DoSize()
         m_hasCaret = FALSE;
         CALL_CARET_API(DestroyCaret, ());
         MSWCreateCaret();
-        DoMove();
+        OnSetFocus();
     }
 }