diff --git a/aqt/editor.py b/aqt/editor.py
index 94c8c90ef..b9e83df80 100644
--- a/aqt/editor.py
+++ b/aqt/editor.py
@@ -546,6 +546,8 @@ class Editor(object):
                 self.widget.hide()
 
     def loadNote(self):
+        if not self.note:
+            return
         if self.stealFocus:
             field = self.currentField
         else: