diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc b/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc
index b2f11bb367..f37453ea6a 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ Editor::register_actions ()
 	ruler_meter_action->set_active (true);
 	ruler_tempo_action->set_active (true);
 	ruler_marker_action->set_active (true);
-	ruler_range_action->set_active (false);
+	ruler_range_action->set_active (true);
 	ruler_loop_punch_action->set_active (true);
 	ruler_loop_punch_action->set_active (true);
 	if (Profile->get_sae()) {