diff --git a/aqt/editcurrent.py b/aqt/editcurrent.py
index 12e5cecae..2b4f521ea 100644
--- a/aqt/editcurrent.py
+++ b/aqt/editcurrent.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ class EditCurrent(QDialog):
         self.mw.requireReset()
         self.show()
         # reset focus after open
-        self.editor.web.setFocus()
+        self.mw.progress.timer(100, self.editor.web.setFocus, False)
 
     def onReset(self):
         # lazy approach for now: throw away edits