diff --git a/vscode/settings.json b/vscode/settings.json
index be07305bc53..c1f9ca42f5d 100644
--- a/vscode/settings.json
+++ b/vscode/settings.json
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
   "explorer.openEditors.visible": 0,
   "window.reopenFolders": "none",
   "terminal.external.osxExec": "iTerm.app",
-  "files.autoSave": "on",
+  "files.autoSave": "onFocusChange",
   "extensions.autoUpdate": true
 }