diff --git a/apps/electron/main.js b/apps/electron/main.js
index c7929f655..edc3966cb 100644
--- a/apps/electron/main.js
+++ b/apps/electron/main.js
@@ -174,13 +174,6 @@ app.whenReady().then(() => {
 
   createWindow();
 
-  // register global shortcuts
-  // (available regardless of whether app is in focus)
-  // bring focus to window
-  globalShortcut.register('Alt+1', () => {
-    bringToFront();
-  });
-
   startBackend()
     .then((port) => {
       // Load page served by node or use React dev run