diff --git a/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml b/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml
index 7b3d58d0b3..1e81242e7a 100644
--- a/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml
+++ b/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ spec:
           title: Description
           type: string
           description: A description for the component
-          ui:autofocus: true
           ui:options:
             rows: 5
         owner: