diff --git a/src/resources/filters/layout/layout.lua b/src/resources/filters/layout/layout.lua
index dd5d876f606..66e94cebf68 100644
--- a/src/resources/filters/layout/layout.lua
+++ b/src/resources/filters/layout/layout.lua
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ function layout_panels()
         return nil
       end
       local nested_layout = false
-      _quarto.ast.walk(div, {
+      _quarto.ast.walk(float, {
         PanelLayout = function()
           nested_layout = true
         end