diff --git a/examples/lazfreetype/mainform.pas b/examples/lazfreetype/mainform.pas
index 92d92d6516..494cfb7907 100644
--- a/examples/lazfreetype/mainform.pas
+++ b/examples/lazfreetype/mainform.pas
@@ -121,6 +121,8 @@ end;
 
 procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
 begin
+  Panel_Option.ParentBackground := false;
+
   mx := clientwidth div 2;
   my := clientheight div 2;