diff --git a/src/viewer.js b/src/viewer.js
index 92f0bb80..94dc6248 100644
--- a/src/viewer.js
+++ b/src/viewer.js
@@ -1746,7 +1746,7 @@ $.extend( $.Viewer.prototype, $.EventSource.prototype, $.ControlDock.prototype,
                 if( this.toolbar ){
                     this.toolbar.addControl(
                         this.navControl,
-                        {anchor: $.ControlAnchor.TOP_LEFT}
+                        {anchor: this.navigationControlAnchor || $.ControlAnchor.TOP_LEFT}
                     );
                 } else {
                     this.addControl(