diff --git a/src/script/newRecipe.ts b/src/script/newRecipe.ts
index dcbbd16..ae08d43 100644
--- a/src/script/newRecipe.ts
+++ b/src/script/newRecipe.ts
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
     })
     // onclick for add button
     document.querySelector('#add-ingredient-btn')?.addEventListener('click', addIngredient);
-    
+
     // Enter key navigation for ingredient fields
     ingredientFields[0].addEventListener('keydown', e => {
         if (e.key === 'Enter') {
@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ function addStep() {
     renderSteps()
     stepInput.value = ''
     stepAddButton.disabled = true
+    stepInput.focus()
 }
 
 function renderSteps() {