diff --git a/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py b/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
index c2c00856f..26d8ab06d 100644
--- a/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
+++ b/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
@@ -863,7 +863,8 @@ class SlideController(DisplayController, RegistryProperties):
         if service_item.is_media():
             self.on_media_start(service_item)
         self.slide_selected(True)
-        self.preview_widget.setFocus()
+        if service_item.from_service:
+            self.preview_widget.setFocus()
         if old_item:
             # Close the old item after the new one is opened
             # This avoids the service theme/desktop flashing on screen