diff --git a/webapp_timeline.py b/webapp_timeline.py
index 855204828..b9ecf88c8 100644
--- a/webapp_timeline.py
+++ b/webapp_timeline.py
@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@ def htmlTimeline(cssCache: {}, defaultTimeline: str,
                                   calendarImage, followApprovals,
                                   iconsAsButtons)
 
-    tlStr += '  <div class="timeline-posts">\n'
+    tlStr += '  <div id="timeline" class="timeline-posts">\n'
 
     # second row of buttons for moderator actions
     if moderator and boxName == 'moderation':
@@ -585,8 +585,6 @@ def htmlTimeline(cssCache: {}, defaultTimeline: str,
             translate['Page up'] + '"></a>\n' + \
             '  </center>\n'
 
-    tlStr += '    <main id="timeline" tabindex="-1">\n'
-
     # show the posts
     itemCtr = 0
     if timelineJson: