diff --git a/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.h b/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.h
index 293857cb18..2cbe482fd4 100644
--- a/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.h
+++ b/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.h
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ namespace Qt {
         WA_NativeWindow = 100,
         WA_DontCreateNativeAncestors = 101,
 
-        WA_MacVariableSize = 102,    // Mac only
+        // Formerly WA_MacVariableSize = 102,    // Mac only
 
         WA_DontShowOnScreen = 103,
 
diff --git a/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.qdoc b/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.qdoc
index 5f0755efa7..c81608ab4d 100644
--- a/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.qdoc
+++ b/src/corelib/global/qnamespace.qdoc
@@ -1011,10 +1011,6 @@
     size for widgets in \macos. This attribute is only applicable to
     \macos.
 
-    \value WA_MacVariableSize Indicates the widget can choose between
-    alternative sizes for widgets to avoid clipping.
-    This attribute is only applicable to \macos.
-
     \value WA_Mapped Indicates that the widget is mapped on screen.
     This is set/cleared by the Qt kernel.