diff --git a/radiant/xywindow.cpp b/radiant/xywindow.cpp
index 17dc79f5..b81538e3 100644
--- a/radiant/xywindow.cpp
+++ b/radiant/xywindow.cpp
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ struct xywindow_globals_private_t
 
 	// these are in the View > Show menu with Show coordinates
 	bool show_names = false;
-	bool show_coordinates = false;
+	bool show_coordinates = true;
 	bool show_angles = true;
 	bool show_outline = true;
 	bool show_axis = true;