diff --git a/lua/symbols-outline.lua b/lua/symbols-outline.lua
index 734d182..eaef2d8 100644
--- a/lua/symbols-outline.lua
+++ b/lua/symbols-outline.lua
@@ -112,9 +112,9 @@ function M._goto_location(change_focus)
   )
   if change_focus then
     vim.fn.win_gotoid(M.state.code_win)
-  end
-  if config.options.auto_close then
-    M.close_outline()
+    if config.options.auto_close then
+      M.close_outline()
+    end
   end
 end