diff --git a/pcbnew/hotkeys_board_editor.cpp b/pcbnew/hotkeys_board_editor.cpp
index 331d336552..ed9748a46f 100644
--- a/pcbnew/hotkeys_board_editor.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/hotkeys_board_editor.cpp
@@ -508,6 +508,7 @@ void PCB_EDIT_FRAME::OnHotKey( wxDC* aDC, int aHotkeyCode, const wxPoint& aPosit
         {
             SetCurItem( module );
             module->SetLocked( !module->IsLocked() );
+            OnModify();
             module->DisplayInfo( this );
         }