diff --git a/aqt/editor.py b/aqt/editor.py
index a8d508590..2fb52131c 100644
--- a/aqt/editor.py
+++ b/aqt/editor.py
@@ -546,6 +546,7 @@ class Editor(object):
             (type, num) = str.split(":", 1)
             self.enableButtons()
             self.currentField = int(num)
+            runHook("editFocusGained", self.note, self.currentField)
         # state buttons changed?
         elif str.startswith("state"):
             (cmd, txt) = str.split(":", 1)