diff --git a/kitty/launch.py b/kitty/launch.py
index 48173e27c..f6ced4f8d 100644
--- a/kitty/launch.py
+++ b/kitty/launch.py
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ def options_spec() -> str:
 clipboard or primary selection.
 
 
---keep-focus
+--keep-focus --dont-take-focus
 type=bool-set
 Keep the focus on the currently active window instead of switching
 to the newly opened window.