diff --git a/interface/wx/combo.h b/interface/wx/combo.h
index d6e219350e..870780d05e 100644
--- a/interface/wx/combo.h
+++ b/interface/wx/combo.h
@@ -694,7 +694,7 @@ public:
 
         @since 2.9.1
     */
-    virtual void SetHint(const wxString& hint);
+    virtual bool SetHint(const wxString& hint);
 
     /**
         Sets the insertion point in the text field.