diff --git a/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_actions.scss b/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_actions.scss
index 22da9b3fbc..fd62c13195 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_actions.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_actions.scss
@@ -338,4 +338,10 @@
       }
     }
   }
+
+  .btn-primary, .btn-outline-primary{
+    &:focus{
+      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgb(0,120,180);
+    }
+  }
 }