diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/facteditor.py b/ankiqt/ui/facteditor.py
index d403372b0..9dd1af22f 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/facteditor.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/facteditor.py
@@ -496,7 +496,8 @@ class FactEditor(object):
                 modified = True
         if modified:
             self.fact.setModified(textChanged=True)
-            self.deck.setModified()
+            if not self.fact.isNew():
+                self.deck.setModified()
         self.deck.setUndoEnd(n)
 
     def onFocusLost(self, widget):