diff --git a/OptionsPopup.qml b/OptionsPopup.qml
index c7677ec..f54d51e 100644
--- a/OptionsPopup.qml
+++ b/OptionsPopup.qml
@@ -556,6 +556,7 @@ Popup {
         }
 
         open()
+        popupbody.forceActiveFocus()
     }
 
     function addCmdline(s) {