diff --git a/kmmainwin.cpp b/kmmainwin.cpp
index 2bcf94077..55894a8f6 100644
--- a/kmmainwin.cpp
+++ b/kmmainwin.cpp
@@ -335,7 +335,9 @@ void KMMainWin::slotRemoveFolder()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void KMMainWin::slotCompactFolder()
 {
+  int idx = mHeaders->currentItem();
   if (mFolder) mFolder->compact();
+  mHeaders->setCurrentItem(idx);
 }