diff --git a/aqt/clayout.py b/aqt/clayout.py
index cec4686de..2d3b858e1 100644
--- a/aqt/clayout.py
+++ b/aqt/clayout.py
@@ -191,6 +191,7 @@ Please create a new card type first."""))
         if self.redrawing:
             return
         self.card = self.cards[idx]
+        self.ord = idx
         self.tab = self.forms[idx]
         self.tabs.setCurrentIndex(idx)
         self.playedAudio = {}