diff --git a/bundles/org.eclipse.launchbar.ui/src/org/eclipse/launchbar/ui/internal/controls/CSelector.java b/bundles/org.eclipse.launchbar.ui/src/org/eclipse/launchbar/ui/internal/controls/CSelector.java
index 3c84cd069e7..2d581782a2c 100644
--- a/bundles/org.eclipse.launchbar.ui/src/org/eclipse/launchbar/ui/internal/controls/CSelector.java
+++ b/bundles/org.eclipse.launchbar.ui/src/org/eclipse/launchbar/ui/internal/controls/CSelector.java
@@ -514,6 +514,16 @@ public abstract class CSelector extends Composite {
 		}
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * Returns the text currently visible in the selector
+	 */
+	public String getText() {
+		if (currentLabel != null) {
+			currentLabel.getText();
+		}
+		return "";
+	}
+
 	protected boolean hasActionArea() {
 		return false;
 	}