diff --git a/src/tools/xml_tools.py b/src/tools/xml_tools.py
index bcaf301e..d72644ef 100644
--- a/src/tools/xml_tools.py
+++ b/src/tools/xml_tools.py
@@ -1148,7 +1148,7 @@ class XMLUI(object):
                 top_element.removeAttribute("submit")
             except NotFoundErr:
                 pass
-        elif value:  # submit_id can be the empty string to bypass form restriction
+        else:  # submit_id can be the empty string to bypass form restriction
             top_element.setAttribute("submit", value)
 
     @property