diff --git a/src/misc1.c b/src/misc1.c
index 7c2f26c..4f33015 100644
--- a/src/misc1.c
+++ b/src/misc1.c
@@ -3592,7 +3592,7 @@
     save_cmdline_row = cmdline_row;
     cmdline_row = 0;
     save_State = State;
-    State = CMDLINE;
+    State = ASKMORE;	/* prevents a screen update when using a timer */
 
     i = get_number(TRUE, mouse_used);
     if (KeyTyped)