diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/cardlist.py b/ankiqt/ui/cardlist.py
index 131ab4402..1141357ac 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/cardlist.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/cardlist.py
@@ -748,6 +748,7 @@ where id in (%s)""" % ",".join([
         cards = self.selectedCards()
         n = _("Delete Cards")
         new = self.findCardInDeckModel() + 1
+        self.dialog.tableView.setFocus()
         self.deck.setUndoStart(n)
         self.deck.deleteCards(cards)
         self.deck.setUndoEnd(n)