diff --git a/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js b/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js
index 476c2f3c..b2e79508 100644
--- a/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js
+++ b/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js
@@ -451,6 +451,9 @@ class EditableMenuItem extends PopupMenu.PopupBaseMenuItem {
             if (event.get_key_symbol() !== Clutter.KEY_e)
                 return Clutter.EVENT_PROPAGATE;
 
+            if (this._editButton.checked)
+                return Clutter.EVENT_PROPAGATE;
+
             this._editButton.checked = true;
             return Clutter.EVENT_STOP;
         });