diff --git a/pylot/core/util/widgets.py b/pylot/core/util/widgets.py
index e3b5b9a1..e87031d5 100644
--- a/pylot/core/util/widgets.py
+++ b/pylot/core/util/widgets.py
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ class PickDlg(QDialog):
         self.updateCurrentLimits()
         if phase:
             if self.zoomAction.isChecked():
-                self.zoomAction.toggle()
+                self.zoomAction.trigger()
             self.disconnectReleaseEvent()
             self.disconnectScrollEvent()
             self.disconnectMotionEvent()