diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_text.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_text.py
index 0b83aca6fb4..6956a8379bd 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_text.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_text.py
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ class TEXT_HT_header(Header):
         TEXT_MT_editor_menus.draw_collapsible(context, layout)
 
         if text and text.is_modified:
-            sub = row.row(align=True)
-            sub.alert = True
-            sub.operator("text.resolve_conflict", text="", icon='HELP')
+            row = layout.row(align=True)
+            row.alert = True
+            row.operator("text.resolve_conflict", text="", icon='HELP')
 
         layout.separator_spacer()