diff --git a/python/src/com/jetbrains/python/console/PydevConsoleRunner.java b/python/src/com/jetbrains/python/console/PydevConsoleRunner.java
index 97309b117d07..d09bf4201e05 100644
--- a/python/src/com/jetbrains/python/console/PydevConsoleRunner.java
+++ b/python/src/com/jetbrains/python/console/PydevConsoleRunner.java
@@ -116,10 +116,6 @@ public class PydevConsoleRunner extends AbstractConsoleRunnerWithHistory<PythonC
     return envs;
   }
 
-  @Override
-  protected boolean isAutoFocusContent() {
-    return true;
-  }
 
   @Override
   protected List<AnAction> fillToolBarActions(final DefaultActionGroup toolbarActions,