diff --git a/api.lua b/api.lua
index 063943f..0f78403 100644
--- a/api.lua
+++ b/api.lua
@@ -1315,8 +1315,8 @@ function XEnchanting.get_formspec_writing_table(self, pos, props)
 
     local player_name = props.player_name
     local data = props.data or {}
-    local show_crossed_arrow = props.data.show_crossed_arrow
-    local show_total_cost = props.data.show_total_cost
+    local show_crossed_arrow = data.show_crossed_arrow
+    local show_total_cost = data.show_total_cost
 
     local formspec = {
         'size[8,9]',