diff --git a/cde/programs/dticon/dtIconShell.c b/cde/programs/dticon/dtIconShell.c
index 69d2ea2aa..98f001b8e 100644
--- a/cde/programs/dticon/dtIconShell.c
+++ b/cde/programs/dticon/dtIconShell.c
@@ -889,7 +889,7 @@ build_dtIconShell( void )
         /* GETSTR uses a static buffer which may be overwritten */
         /* on subsequent calls, so save character in mnemonic   */
         char *        mnemonicStr;
-        char          mnemonic;
+        KeySym        mnemonic;
 
         /* use tmpStr as tmp string holder so GETSTR won't trash string */
         tmpStr2 = GETSTR(12,3, "Icon Editor - (UNTITLED)");