diff --git a/symbian/src/xwappui.cpp b/symbian/src/xwappui.cpp
index ea7d4eff0..367b78153 100644
--- a/symbian/src/xwappui.cpp
+++ b/symbian/src/xwappui.cpp
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ void CXWordsAppUi::HandleCommandL(TInt aCommand)
 
         // built-in commands here
     case EEikCmdExit:
+        iAppView->Exiting();
         CBaActiveScheduler::Exit();
         break;