diff --git a/app/assets/javascripts/app/controllers/notes.js b/app/assets/javascripts/app/controllers/notes.js
index b0f8775e9..b0959723f 100644
--- a/app/assets/javascripts/app/controllers/notes.js
+++ b/app/assets/javascripts/app/controllers/notes.js
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ angular.module('app')
 
     $rootScope.$on("user-preferences-changed", () => {
       this.loadPreferences();
+      this.reloadNotes();
     });
 
     authManager.addEventHandler((event) => {