diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/backends/backend_qt5.py b/lib/matplotlib/backends/backend_qt5.py
index e3e0624552fc..725cae68dece 100644
--- a/lib/matplotlib/backends/backend_qt5.py
+++ b/lib/matplotlib/backends/backend_qt5.py
@@ -676,7 +676,7 @@ def dynamic_update(self):
     def set_message(self, s):
         self.message.emit(s)
         if self.coordinates:
-            self.locLabel.setText(s.replace(', ', '\n'))
+            self.locLabel.setText(s)
 
     def set_cursor(self, cursor):
         if DEBUG: