diff --git a/browser/main/modals/NewNoteModal.js b/browser/main/modals/NewNoteModal.js
index 59c6d80a..b748587c 100644
--- a/browser/main/modals/NewNoteModal.js
+++ b/browser/main/modals/NewNoteModal.js
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ class NewNoteModal extends React.Component {
         })
         ee.emit('list:jump', noteHash)
         ee.emit('detail:focus')
-        this.props.close()
+        setTimeout(this.props.close, 200)
       })
   }