diff --git a/lib/client/edit.js b/lib/client/edit.js
index 52ac0a8c..5b3cf910 100644
--- a/lib/client/edit.js
+++ b/lib/client/edit.js
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ var CloudCmd, Util, DOM, CloudFunc, MenuIO, Format, edward;
                 },
                 afterShow: function() {
                     edward
-                        .clearSelection()
                         .moveCursorTo(0, 0)
                         .focus();
                 }