diff --git a/src/java/davmail/ui/NotificationDialog.java b/src/java/davmail/ui/NotificationDialog.java
index 7da90ba7..eca1d5d9 100644
--- a/src/java/davmail/ui/NotificationDialog.java
+++ b/src/java/davmail/ui/NotificationDialog.java
@@ -123,6 +123,7 @@ public class NotificationDialog extends JDialog {
                         getSize().height / 2);
         bodyField.requestFocus();
         setVisible(true);
+        requestFocus();
     }
 
     protected JPanel getRecipientsPanel() {