diff --git a/kitty/rc/new_window.py b/kitty/rc/new_window.py
index 42a53f865..1f2b26e31 100644
--- a/kitty/rc/new_window.py
+++ b/kitty/rc/new_window.py
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ The initial working directory for the new window. Defaults to whatever
 the working directory for the kitty process you are talking to is.
 
 
---keep-focus
+--keep-focus --dont-take-focus
 type=bool-set
 Keep the current window focused instead of switching to the newly opened window