diff --git a/lib/terminal.js b/lib/terminal.js
index 7445563..c12d492 100644
--- a/lib/terminal.js
+++ b/lib/terminal.js
@@ -134,12 +134,13 @@ class Terminal{
 
     // control line wrapping
     lineWrapping(enabled){
+        // store state
+        this.linewrap = enabled;
+
         if (!this.stream.isTTY){
             return;
         }
 
-        // store state
-        this.linewrap = enabled;
         if (enabled){
             this.stream.write('\x1B[?7h');
         }else{