diff --git a/packages/commands/src/components/command-menu.js b/packages/commands/src/components/command-menu.js
index b4a828f34303db..dc8921b924455e 100644
--- a/packages/commands/src/components/command-menu.js
+++ b/packages/commands/src/components/command-menu.js
@@ -166,6 +166,9 @@ export function CommandMenu() {
 	useShortcut(
 		'core/commands',
 		( event ) => {
+			// Bails to avoid obscuring the effect of the preceding handler(s).
+			if ( event.isDefaultPrevented() ) return;
+
 			event.preventDefault();
 			if ( isOpen ) {
 				close();