diff --git a/src/request_tab_widget.py b/src/request_tab_widget.py
index c986c64..8838f48 100644
--- a/src/request_tab_widget.py
+++ b/src/request_tab_widget.py
@@ -924,6 +924,9 @@ class RequestTabWidget(Gtk.Box):
         language = self._get_language_from_content_type(content_type)
         source_buffer.set_language(language)
 
+        # Switch to body tab
+        self.response_stack.set_visible_child_name("body")
+
     def display_error(self, error: str) -> None:
         """Display error in this tab's UI."""
         self.status_label.set_text("Error")