diff --git a/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/casemodule/CaseInformationPanel.java b/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/casemodule/CaseInformationPanel.java
index b03a17920e..2a460d5c46 100644
--- a/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/casemodule/CaseInformationPanel.java
+++ b/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/casemodule/CaseInformationPanel.java
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /*
  * Autopsy Forensic Browser
  *
- * Copyright 2011-2017 Basis Technology Corp.
+ * Copyright 2011-2018 Basis Technology Corp.
  * Contact: carrier <at> sleuthkit <dot> org
  *
  * Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
@@ -61,6 +61,11 @@ class CaseInformationPanel extends javax.swing.JPanel {
             @Override
             public void stateChanged(ChangeEvent e) {
                 tabbedPane.getSelectedComponent().setSize(tabbedPane.getSelectedComponent().getPreferredSize());
+                if (tabbedPane.getSelectedComponent() instanceof CasePropertiesPanel) {
+                    editDetailsButton.setVisible(true);
+                } else {
+                    editDetailsButton.setVisible(false);
+                }
             }
         });
     }