diff --git a/escher/src/expression_layout_field.cpp b/escher/src/expression_layout_field.cpp
index bd58ab665..f435d54e9 100644
--- a/escher/src/expression_layout_field.cpp
+++ b/escher/src/expression_layout_field.cpp
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ bool ExpressionLayoutField::handleEvent(Ion::Events::Event event) {
     }
     return true;
   }
+  m_contentView.cursor()->hideEmptyLayoutIfNeeded();
   return false;
 }