diff --git a/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/Preferences/PreferencesViewWrapper.tsx b/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/Preferences/PreferencesViewWrapper.tsx
index 957b68203..4b8f97709 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/Preferences/PreferencesViewWrapper.tsx
+++ b/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/Preferences/PreferencesViewWrapper.tsx
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ const PreferencesViewWrapper: FunctionComponent<PreferencesViewWrapperProps> = (
   }, [commandService, viewControllerManager])
 
   return (
-    <ModalOverlay isOpen={viewControllerManager.preferencesController.isOpen} portal={false}>
+    <ModalOverlay isOpen={viewControllerManager.preferencesController.isOpen}>
       <PreferencesView
         closePreferences={() => viewControllerManager.preferencesController.closePreferences()}
         application={application}