diff --git a/qt6/src/qml/EditPanel.qml b/qt6/src/qml/EditPanel.qml
index 8d90f8b..99ac933 100644
--- a/qt6/src/qml/EditPanel.qml
+++ b/qt6/src/qml/EditPanel.qml
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Rectangle {
     }
 
     Loader {
-        active: showAlert
+        active: showAlert && alertText.length !== 0
         sourceComponent: AlertToolTip {
             target: control
             timeout: alertDuration