diff --git a/nw/gui/writingstats.py b/nw/gui/writingstats.py
index 0b5aaabb..2b675c7c 100644
--- a/nw/gui/writingstats.py
+++ b/nw/gui/writingstats.py
@@ -514,6 +514,7 @@ class GuiWritingStats(QDialog):
             if hideZeros and dwTotal == 0:
                 continue
             if hideNegative and dwTotal < 0:
+                pcTotal = wcTotal
                 continue
 
             if isFirst: