diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp
index cfc2767f0f..74324bd3fb 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp
@@ -193,6 +193,7 @@ int SCH_DRAWING_TOOLS::PlaceSymbol( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     if( symbol )
     {
         addSymbol( symbol );
+        annotate();
         getViewControls()->WarpMouseCursor( getViewControls()->GetMousePosition( false ));
     }
     else if( aEvent.HasPosition() )