diff --git a/clarth/charcoal outline/theme.css b/clarth/charcoal outline/theme.css
index ea4abbe..37ffc82 100644
--- a/clarth/charcoal outline/theme.css	
+++ b/clarth/charcoal outline/theme.css	
@@ -364,6 +364,18 @@ html, body {
   border-color: var(--co-accent);
 }
 
+:is(
+  [class*='TextareaInput.module__textareaOuterRow___'],
+  [class*='MessageSearchBar.module__inputContainer___']
+) *:focus,
+:is(
+  [class*='TextareaInput.module__textareaOuterRow___'],
+  [class*='MessageSearchBar.module__inputContainer___']
+) *:focus-visible {
+  outline: none !important;
+  box-shadow: none !important;
+}
+
 [class*='MessageSearchBar.module__scopeBadge___'] {
   background: var(--co-hover);
   color: var(--co-muted);