diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py b/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py
index aa4b9b30e4..fd42bfe671 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py
@@ -315,8 +315,7 @@ class ToolBar(QToolBar): # {{{
         self.child_bar.addWidget(self.spacers[1])
         if gprefs['show_child_bar']:
             self.addWidget(self.spacers[3])
-
-        if not gprefs['show_child_bar']:
+        else:
             for s in self.spacers[2:]:
                 s.setVisible(False)