diff --git a/pympress/ui.py b/pympress/ui.py
index 8de3c0a9..824b39c6 100644
--- a/pympress/ui.py
+++ b/pympress/ui.py
@@ -1749,7 +1749,7 @@ def load_layout(self, new):
         """
         if new is None:
             new = self.layout_name(self.notes_mode)
-        else:
+        elif new != 'deck-overview':
             self.layout_editor.set_current_layout(new)
 
         pane_handles = self.replace_layout(self.config.get_layout(new), self.p_central,