diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/settingsEditor2.ts b/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/settingsEditor2.ts
index 5d6ed7375b6..8ec337a949c 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/settingsEditor2.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/settingsEditor2.ts
@@ -182,7 +182,8 @@ export class SettingsEditor2 extends BaseEditor {
 
 	filterByTag(tag: string): void {
 		if (this.searchWidget) {
-			this.searchWidget.setValue(`@tag:${tag}`);
+			this.searchWidget.focus();
+			this.searchWidget.setValue(`@tag:${tag} `);
 		}
 	}