diff --git a/dodo/app.py b/dodo/app.py
index e01369d..04ee8d6 100644
--- a/dodo/app.py
+++ b/dodo/app.py
@@ -172,6 +172,9 @@ def show_help(self) -> None:
 
     def raise_panel(self, p: panel.Panel) -> None:
         self.tabs.setCurrentWidget(p)
+        # raise_() brings the window to the front; activateWindow() gives it
+        # keyboard focus.  On macOS activateWindow() alone is not enough.
+        self.main_window.raise_()
         self.main_window.activateWindow()
         # self.main_window.setWindowState(self.main_window.windowState() ^ Qt.WindowActive)