diff --git a/lib/screens/note_editor.dart b/lib/screens/note_editor.dart
index 74068dd3..2463df98 100644
--- a/lib/screens/note_editor.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/note_editor.dart
@@ -168,6 +168,8 @@ class NoteEditorState extends State<NoteEditor> {
   }
 
   void _saveNote(BuildContext context) {
+    if (!_noteModified()) return;
+
     final stateContainer = StateContainer.of(context);
     if (rawEditor == false) {
       note.body = _textController.text;