diff --git a/plugin/NERD_tree.vim b/plugin/NERD_tree.vim
index ea65a72..858c61d 100644
--- a/plugin/NERD_tree.vim
+++ b/plugin/NERD_tree.vim
@@ -3351,10 +3351,10 @@ function! s:toggle(dir)
     if s:treeExistsForTab()
         if !s:isTreeOpen()
             call s:createTreeWin()
-            call s:restoreScreenState()
             if !&hidden
                 call s:renderView()
             endif
+            call s:restoreScreenState()
         else
             call s:closeTree()
         endif