diff --git a/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/metal/DefaultMetalTheme.java b/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/metal/DefaultMetalTheme.java
index fa1ac9a68d3..8ee862fb0b3 100644
--- a/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/metal/DefaultMetalTheme.java
+++ b/src/java.desktop/share/classes/javax/swing/plaf/metal/DefaultMetalTheme.java
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ public class DefaultMetalTheme extends MetalTheme {
     /**
      * Returns the ideal font style for the font identified by key.
      */
-    public static int getDefaultFontStyle(int key) {
+    static int getDefaultFontStyle(int key) {
         if (key != WINDOW_TITLE_FONT) {
             Object boldMetal = null;
             if (AppContext.getAppContext().get(