diff --git a/sway/focus.c b/sway/focus.c
index 576a5e9b2..45ec43e96 100644
--- a/sway/focus.c
+++ b/sway/focus.c
@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ bool set_focused_container(swayc_t *c) {
 	} else if (c->type == C_WORKSPACE) {
 		// remove previous focus if view_focus is unlocked
 		if (!locked_view_focus) {
+			update_container_border(c);
 			wlc_view_focus(0);
 		}
 	}