diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorQuickAccess.ts b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorQuickAccess.ts
index b421e11c53220..94f24b67b3120 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorQuickAccess.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorQuickAccess.ts
@@ -179,7 +179,13 @@ export abstract class BaseEditorQuickAccessProvider extends PickerQuickAccessPro
 
 					return TriggerAction.NO_ACTION;
 				},
-				accept: (keyMods, event) => this.editorGroupService.getGroup(groupId)?.openEditor(editor, { preserveFocus: event.inBackground }),
+				accept: (keyMods, event) => {
+					if (this.editorGroupService.partOptions.revealIfOpen) {
+						this.editorGroupService.getGroup(groupId)?.openEditor(editor, { preserveFocus: event.inBackground });
+					} else {
+						this.editorGroupService.activeGroup?.openEditor(editor, { preserveFocus: event.inBackground });
+					}
+				},
 			};
 		});
 	}