diff --git a/awx/ui/client/src/shared/directives.js b/awx/ui/client/src/shared/directives.js
index b6dac10c89..52cbe156b9 100644
--- a/awx/ui/client/src/shared/directives.js
+++ b/awx/ui/client/src/shared/directives.js
@@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ angular.module('AWDirectives', ['RestServices', 'Utilities', 'JobsHelper'])
                     html: true,
                     title: attrs.awToolTip,
                     container: 'body',
-                    trigger: 'hover focus',
+                    trigger: 'hover',
                     template: template
                 });