diff --git a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/CandidateView.java b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/CandidateView.java
index 0ff5d9ea1..1ab7c6d42 100644
--- a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/CandidateView.java
+++ b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/CandidateView.java
@@ -672,6 +672,7 @@ public class CandidateView extends LinearLayout implements OnClickListener, OnLo
         mWordToSave.setText(word);
         mShowingAddToDictionary = true;
         mCandidatesStrip.setVisibility(GONE);
+        mCandidatesPaneControl.setVisibility(GONE);
         mTouchToSave.setVisibility(VISIBLE);
     }