diff --git a/domdiv/draw.py b/domdiv/draw.py
index 791c29b..7f7f1de 100644
--- a/domdiv/draw.py
+++ b/domdiv/draw.py
@@ -1105,7 +1105,8 @@ class DividerDrawer(object):
                 NotRightEdge = not NotRightEdge
             if NotRightEdge:
                 if (self.options.tab_name_align == "centre" or self.wantCentreTab(card)
-                        or (item.getClosestSide(backside=backside) == CardPlot.CENTRE)):
+                        or (item.getClosestSide(backside=backside) == CardPlot.CENTRE
+                            and self.options.tab_name_align == "edge")):
                     w = item.tabWidth / 2 - self.nameWidth(line, fontSize) / 2
                 else:
                     w = textInset