diff --git a/aqt/deckchooser.py b/aqt/deckchooser.py
index 2bd617343..4aa5739de 100644
--- a/aqt/deckchooser.py
+++ b/aqt/deckchooser.py
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ class DeckChooser(QHBoxLayout):
             self.addWidget(self.deckLabel)
         # decks box
         self.deck = QPushButton(clicked=self.onDeckChange)
+        self.deck.setAutoDefault(False)
         self.deck.setToolTip(shortcut(_("Target Deck (Ctrl+D)")))
         s = QShortcut(QKeySequence(_("Ctrl+D")), self.widget, activated=self.onDeckChange)
         self.addWidget(self.deck)