diff --git a/aqt/deckbrowser.py b/aqt/deckbrowser.py
index 267ed1bd2..64e74c434 100644
--- a/aqt/deckbrowser.py
+++ b/aqt/deckbrowser.py
@@ -47,10 +47,10 @@ class DeckBrowser(object):
         elif cmd == "cram":
             self.mw.onCram()
         elif cmd == "create":
-            showInfo(_("""\
-To create a new deck, simply enter its name into any place that ask for \
-a deck name, such as when adding notes, changing a card's deck while browsing, \
-or importing text files."""))
+            n = getOnlyText(_("New deck name:"))
+            if n:
+                self.mw.col.decks.id(n)
+                self.mw.reset()
         elif cmd == "drag":
             draggedDeckDid, ontoDeckDid = arg.split(',')
             self._dragDeckOnto(draggedDeckDid, ontoDeckDid)