diff --git a/Changes.md b/Changes.md
index c8a710d5..1a5e455f 100644
--- a/Changes.md
+++ b/Changes.md
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ History
 
 Version 403.1.5 - In development
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+1. Fix 'Orphaned sections problem when adding sections', a regression caused by
+   'Use section anchors in links when editing - pt 2' - #223.
 
 Version 403.1.4.5 - 28/09/2024
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diff --git a/lib.php b/lib.php
index b0b1483d..d351bd19 100755
--- a/lib.php
+++ b/lib.php
@@ -980,10 +980,11 @@ public function section_deleted() {
      * @param bool $add Add a section or delete if false.
      */
     protected function change_gnumsections($add) {
+        $currentsettings = $this->get_settings();
         if ($add) {
-            $newgnumsetions = $this->settings['gnumsections'] + 1;
+            $newgnumsetions = $currentsettings['gnumsections'] + 1;
         } else {
-            $newgnumsetions = $this->settings['gnumsections'] - 1;
+            $newgnumsetions = $currentsettings['gnumsections'] - 1;
         }
         $data = ['gnumsections' => $newgnumsetions];
         $this->update_format_options($data);