diff --git a/crates/workspace/src/pane.rs b/crates/workspace/src/pane.rs
index ddc81a3e12..c9027f2c90 100644
--- a/crates/workspace/src/pane.rs
+++ b/crates/workspace/src/pane.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use crate::{
     },
     toolbar::Toolbar,
     workspace_settings::{AutosaveSetting, TabBarSettings, WorkspaceSettings},
-    CloseWindow, NewCenterTerminal, NewFile, NewSearch, OpenInTerminal, OpenTerminal, OpenVisible,
+    NewCenterTerminal, NewFile, NewSearch, OpenInTerminal, OpenTerminal, OpenVisible,
     SplitDirection, ToggleZoom, Workspace,
 };
 use anyhow::Result;
@@ -879,8 +879,6 @@ impl Pane {
         cx: &mut ViewContext<Self>,
     ) -> Option<Task<Result<()>>> {
         if self.items.is_empty() {
-            // Close the window when there's no active items to close.
-            cx.dispatch_action(Box::new(CloseWindow));
             return None;
         }
         let active_item_id = self.items[self.active_item_index].item_id();