diff --git a/source/blender/editors/util/ed_draw.c b/source/blender/editors/util/ed_draw.c
index 011d7862071..1ae9608b8e6 100644
--- a/source/blender/editors/util/ed_draw.c
+++ b/source/blender/editors/util/ed_draw.c
@@ -397,6 +397,9 @@ tSlider *ED_slider_create(struct bContext *C)
     }
   }
 
+  /* Hide the area menu bar contents, as the slider will be drawn on top. */
+  ED_area_status_text(slider->area, "");
+
   return slider;
 }