diff --git a/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/rubberband.cpp b/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/rubberband.cpp
--- a/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/rubberband.cpp
+++ b/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/rubberband.cpp
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@
     QStyleOptionRubberBand opt;
     opt.state = QStyle::State_None;
     opt.direction = qApp->layoutDirection();
-    opt.fontMetrics = qApp->fontMetrics();
     opt.styleObject = this;
     opt.palette = qApp->palette();
     opt.shape = QRubberBand::Rectangle;